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Repeat Arrests, No Consequences: Freed Offender Attacks Chicago Doctor At Hospital
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Repeat Arrests, No Consequences: Freed Offender Attacks Chicago Doctor At Hospital

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A Chicago cardiologist was attacked inside an elevator at Northwestern Memorial Hospital by a man who has been arrested more than a dozen times this year, according to court documents and police reports, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

The 42-year-old doctor entered the elevator when she was allegedly followed by Sean Popps, who then is alleged to have repeatedly punched her in the head.

Officials said she stumbled backward and covered her face as the beating continued.

Chicago police reported that Popps has been arrested 12 times in 2024 in the area surrounding the campus. Records show he was arrested seven times this year and six additional times between 2020 and 2023.

CWC Chicago reported that the victim suffered “multiple bruises, abrasions, and hematomas to her face, head, arm, and hand.” Authorities said the doctor had no prior contact with Popps and that the attack was unprovoked.

A Northwestern security officer identified Popps immediately after reviewing surveillance footage, noting “approximately 30 plus prior incidents at the hospital where [Popps] had to be removed,” according to a detention petition.

Another officer stated he had “incidents with [Popps] approximately two times a day over the last 19 months.”

At the time of the assault, Popps was out on pretrial release stemming from an October trespassing case at a Streeterville residential building. In that incident, he allegedly attempted to escape from a police station lockup.

The repeated encounters with Popps and the circumstances of the attack have renewed attention on Cook County’s handling of violent repeat offenders and pretrial release policies.

The case comes as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has publicly argued against increased incarceration as a response to crime.

In remarks made alongside Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Johnson said, “We cannot incarcerate our way out of violence,” adding, “We have already tried that, and we have ended up with the largest prison population in the world, without solving the problems of crime and violence.”

He continued, “The addiction on jails and incarceration in this country, we have moved past that. It is racist. It is immoral. It is unholy and it is not the way to drive violence down.”

The attack inside the hospital elevator remains under investigation.

Democrat Struggles to Promote Jasmine Crockett, Highlights Outbursts Not Achievements
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Democrat Struggles to Promote Jasmine Crockett, Highlights Outbursts Not Achievements

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Former Democratic Rep. Pat Murphy of Pennsylvania faced questions Monday on “The Faulkner Focus” when host Harris Faulkner asked him to identify the concrete accomplishments of Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Crockett is weighing a run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn, a potential move that prompted former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred of Texas to pursue a House seat instead.

Murphy pointed to Crockett’s reputation during congressional hearings and her public exchanges with Republican lawmakers.

“In the congressional hearings, she’s pretty tough. Listen, I’m talking about her record as a member of Congress… I think she is holding this administration accountable on a lot of different things,” Murphy said.

He added, “I mean, she has been adamant about sticking to what the Constitution says and what it doesn’t say. I’ve seen some of her congressional hearings. She is a smart lawyer that was a public defender in that district before she got into office and then she has been there, you can’t deny the fact she is not a back-bencher. She has been at the forefront on a message to hold this administration accountable.”

Murphy also noted that Democratic Texas State Rep. James Talarico has entered the primary.

Faulkner challenged Murphy’s description, saying accomplishments must be distinguished from media visibility.

“You don’t know what John Cornyn’s done. You don’t know what [Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas] has done,” Faulkner said.

“These people have records, she should have a record, too. What you gave me was her public influencer profile.”

Crockett has been involved in several high-profile moments during her time in Congress.

In November, during debate on legislation requiring the Trump administration to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, she falsely accused EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin of accepting money from Epstein, who was a registered sex offender.

On Sept. 12, during an appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” Crockett discussed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with host Charlamagne tha God and compared the agency’s operations to “slave patrols.”

Crockett has gained national attention since a May 2024 exchange with Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia at a House Oversight Committee hearing.

Her profile has grown through additional heated clashes during hearings.

She has used profanity, delivered racially charged remarks in committee settings, and referred to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas as “Governor Hot Wheels,” referencing Abbott’s use of a wheelchair following a back injury.

Jasmine Crockett Files Paperwork to Enter 2026 Texas Senate Race
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Jasmine Crockett Files Paperwork to Enter 2026 Texas Senate Race

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has filed paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, setting up a primary matchup ahead of the March 3, 2026 election.

The seat is currently held by Sen. John Cornyn. Crockett is expected to make her formal announcement this evening, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

According to CBS News Texas, Crockett filed the paperwork on Monday, “hours ahead of a planned news conference where she is set to announce her plans.”

Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks as MoveOn Political Action launches its nationwide Won’t Back Down Tour with a rally in Phoenix on Aug. 3, 2025.

The announcement is scheduled to take place 90 minutes before Texas’s 6 p.m. CT filing deadline for candidates entering the 2026 primary.

Crockett will face state Rep. James Talarico of Austin in the Democratic primary. His campaign has gained national attention and reported raising a record $6.2 million in the first three weeks after launching.

Following Crockett’s filing, Talarico released a statement saying:

“We’re building a movement in Texas — fueled by record-breaking grassroots fundraising and 10,000 volunteers who are putting in the work to defeat the billionaire mega-donors and puppet politicians who have taken over our state. Our movement is rooted in unity over division — so we welcome Congresswoman Crockett into this race.”

Former Rep. Colin Allred dropped out of the race earlier Monday ahead of Crockett’s expected announcement, positioning her as the top candidate in the Democratic field.

Polling released in recent weeks indicates that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is outperforming likely Democratic challengers, including Crockett, in statewide matchups.

Additional polling shows Cornyn, Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt holding 26%, 25%, and 24% support, respectively, in a potential Republican primary.

Crockett leads the Democratic field in the latest University of Houston/Texas Southern University survey.

She recently appeared on MS Now, the weekend after Thanksgiving, saying she was “closer to yes than I am no” when asked about entering the race.

During previous interviews, including one with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Crockett said she believed she could defeat Paxton in a general election, citing internal polling.

She had earlier indicated she would make a decision by Thanksgiving. The campaign buildup included public teasing of her potential run, with segments noting that her self-described selling point in the race was the color of her skin.

Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’ to Feature Two Countries Where Homosexuality is Illegal
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Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’ to Feature Two Countries Where Homosexuality is Illegal

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Seattle will host a World Cup Group G match between Iran and Egypt on June 26 at Lumen Field, a date that coincides with the city’s annual pride weekend.

The event has been designated as the World Cup “Pride Match,” despite both participating countries maintaining laws that make homosexuality illegal.

The match falls on a Friday and is one of several World Cup fixtures scheduled for the city in 2026.

According to officials involved in organizing the event, the Pride Match was planned before the teams were selected and before Friday’s 2026 World Cup Draw in Washington, D.C.

A spokesperson for the Pride Match Advisory Committee told Outsports, “The Pride Match has been scheduled to celebrate and elevate Pride events in Seattle and across the country, and it was planned well in advance.”

The spokesperson said, “It is a Host City–led expression of Seattle and Washington State’s commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone belongs: players, fans, residents, and visitors alike. Soccer has a unique power to unite people across borders, cultures and beliefs. We are honored to host a Pride Match and to celebrate Pride as part of a global football community. This match reflects our ongoing commitment to respect, dignity, and unity for all.”

Seattle is one of the U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Earlier this year, the local organizing committee announced a Pride Match design contest, inviting Washington State artists “with credibility in authentically representing the LGBTQ+ community” to submit artwork for consideration.

The contest was announced over the summer as part of the city’s broader preparation efforts for the tournament.

On the Seattle World Cup website, the organizing committee issued a disclaimer stating that “the Pride Match design is an independent creation specifically for the Seattle FWC26 LOC and is not an official FIFA asset. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA.”

The committee announced last month that three finalists had been selected for their original Pride Match designs.

Lumen Field will host six World Cup events in total, including the U.S. Men’s National Team’s second group stage match on June 19.

The Pride Match will take place one week later, during a period marked by local and national pride celebrations.

The anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising is June 28, commemorating the date when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village.

The World Cup has previously been the focus of international scrutiny over LGBTQ+ rights.

During the 2022 tournament in Qatar, issues arose regarding local restrictions on expression.

Homosexuality in Qatar is illegal and carries a penalty of up to three years in prison. FIFA announced that players who wore “OneLove” armbands in support of the LGBTQ+ community would receive yellow cards, and security personnel acted against rainbow banners and other pride-related symbols inside stadiums.

American journalist Grant Wahl tweeted during the 2022 tournament that he was prevented from entering the stadium for the United States–Wales match because of his shirt, which featured a soccer ball surrounded by a rainbow.

Wahl later died of an ascending aortic aneurysm while covering the World Cup.

His brother, Eric Wahl, who is a member of the Seattle Pride Match Advisory Committee and identifies as an out gay man, commented on the upcoming Iran–Egypt match.

He said he believes the event “is a good thing” because “all are welcome to to be themselves in Seattle.”

ICE Reveals Illinois Released 1,700 Criminal Aliens Despite Active Detainers
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ICE Reveals Illinois Released 1,700 Criminal Aliens Despite Active Detainers

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has alerted Illinois officials that violent criminal illegal aliens are being released from state and local custody despite active immigration detainers, according to a letter shared with Fox News Digital.

Todd Lyons, ICE’s senior official performing the duties of director, said Illinois has “tens of thousands of criminal illegal aliens” in custody, including individuals convicted of murder, rape, child pornography, and armed robbery.

Lyons said these offenders “should be swiftly removed from the United States … and not be returned to our streets to wreak havoc on law-abiding citizens.”

ICE data shows that since January 2025, Illinois has released 1,768 criminal aliens who had active detainers.

The agency said the crimes associated with these individuals include homicides, assaults, burglaries, weapons violations, and sexual-predatory offenses.

ICE also reported that another 4,015 criminal aliens with pending detainers remain in state or local custody.

According to the agency, those cases include individuals connected to 51 homicides and more than 800 sexual-predatory offenses.

The agency provided examples of detainers that were not honored, which required federal officers to locate the offenders after their release.

Among the cases listed were Victor Manuel Mendoza-Garcia, convicted of three counts of aggravated kidnapping; Juan Morales Martinez, tied to a fatal vehicle crash; and Amilcar Waldo Gonzalez-Jimenez, convicted of two counts of criminal sexual assault.

In each case, ICE said local agencies did not alert federal officers before releasing the individuals.

Other examples cited by ICE involved convictions for child abduction, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, attempted murder, and aggravated kidnapping.

ICE documents state that some of the offenders were later re-arrested or removed from the country.

Lyons said Illinois’ continued refusal to comply with immigration detainers “plainly jeopardizes public safety” and asked whether the state plans to alter its approach or continue releasing violent offenders who may otherwise “walk the streets of Illinois again.”

Illegal Alien Trucker Almost Takes Out Oklahoma State Trooper in Wild Dashcam Video
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Illegal Alien Trucker Almost Takes Out Oklahoma State Trooper in Wild Dashcam Video

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Troopers from Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Troop E responded to a roadway hazard last month on US-69 in Pittsburg County after a commercial motor vehicle hauling loose tires lost part of its load.

The tires crossed a barrier wall and struck an OHP unit, creating a dangerous situation for nearby drivers.

The driver stopped and was identified as Kutmanali Bekbolot, a citizen of Kyrgyzstan.

During the traffic stop, troopers determined that Bekbolot did not understand English.

According to OHP, the investigation showed he had been living in New York, where he was issued a commercial driver’s license.

Troopers questioned his immigration status and contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

After the consultation, authorities determined that Bekbolot did not have legal status to be in the United States.

He was taken into custody and later transferred to ICE. Bekbolot told officials he entered the country through Mexico.

OHP said the incident demonstrated the value of its coordination with federal immigration authorities.

The agency reported that individuals without legal status who hold commercial driver’s licenses are not meeting standard requirements for licensed commercial drivers.

OHP noted concerns about roadway safety and cited previous incidents in which loose tires caused injuries and fatalities. In this case, only the OHP unit was damaged.

The agency said the response aligned with its mission to protect Oklahoma residents by enforcing safety requirements and identifying risks that emerge during traffic stops.

Troopers reported that immediate action was necessary because unsecured tire loads have led to serious crashes in the past.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol released video of the interaction between Bekbolot and the OHP officer.

In the footage, the driver struggled to answer basic questions, and the trooper asked multiple times where Bekbolot lived before he provided a response.

Officials said the video illustrated communication difficulties that occurred during the stop and contributed to the decision to review the driver’s documentation.

Bekbolot held a New York commercial driver’s license at the time of the incident.

According to troopers, the tire load came loose because it had not been secured properly.

Several tires entered the opposite lanes after bouncing over the barrier wall, and one struck the patrol unit involved in the stop.

Federal and state officials have acknowledged challenges connected to commercial driver’s license issuance procedures that developed in previous years.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that federal authorities are reviewing the matter, including cases in which licenses were issued to individuals later determined not to have lawful status.

The department has stated publicly that it intends to evaluate state licensing practices in coordination with federal partners.

OHP has reported that the agency will continue working with ICE when immigration questions arise during traffic stops, particularly when commercial vehicles are involved.

Officials said the agency will take steps to address any conditions that could endanger Oklahoma drivers, including unsecured cargo on commercial vehicles.

JD Vance Recounts Trump’s Joke About Team Member Size: ‘Says Plenty About a Man’
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JD Vance Recounts Trump’s Joke About Team Member Size: ‘Says Plenty About a Man’

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Vice President J.D. Vance shared a lighthearted anecdote during a Christmas party he hosted Friday, recounting an unexpected moment in the Oval Office earlier that day involving President Donald Trump and several senior officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as reported by The New York Post.

According to Vance, the group had been discussing an important matter when Trump abruptly paused the meeting.

“Today I’m in the Oval Office with the president,” Vance told attendees.

Vivek Vance rests his head while his father, Vice President JD Vance, speaks with President Donald Trump during the inauguration parade for President Donald Trump at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

“And we’re talking about something really, really important. And the president kind of holds up his hand and says, ‘No, no, hold on a second, there’s something much more important.’”

Vance said Trump looked over the Resolute Desk and told him and Rubio, “Marco, JD, you guys have s–tty shoes. We got to get you better shoes.” Trump then stepped out of the room and returned with a shoe catalog.

At that point, Vance said Trump began asking the group for their shoe sizes and announced he would be giving each of them four pairs.

Vance told the crowd he wears a size 13 shoe, Rubio wears an 11.5, and a third unnamed politician — whom Vance declined to identify — admitted to wearing a size 7.

Vance said Trump reacted to the exchange by leaning back and remarking, “You know, you can tell a lot about a man by his shoe size.”

The moment prompted laughter from Vance’s audience, who recognized the callback to a widely noted exchange between Trump and Rubio during a 2016 Republican presidential primary debate.

At that debate, Rubio had made a reference to Trump’s “small hands,” prompting Trump to respond directly.

“I have to say this, he hit my hands. Nobody has ever hit my hands,” Trump said at the time.

“Look at those hands. Are they small hands? And he referred to my hands if they’re small, something else must be small. I guarantee you there’s no problem. I guarantee you.”

Vance told partygoers that interactions like Friday’s are consistent with the public image many Americans already have of the president.

“A lot of my interactions with Trump are exactly as you would expect it to look like if you watched on TV or just paid attention to the media,” Vance said.

“But sometimes you get these behind-the-scenes moments that I will never, ever forget for the rest of my life.”

Hoosiers QB Gives ‘Glory to God’ After Beating Ohio State in Big Ten Championship
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Hoosiers QB Gives ‘Glory to God’ After Beating Ohio State in Big Ten Championship

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza credited the Hoosiers’ Big Ten Championship win to faith, preparation, and team unity following the program’s 13–10 victory over Ohio State on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The win marked Indiana’s 13th consecutive victory and secured the conference title.

Mendoza completed 222 passing yards and threw one touchdown during the game.

Speaking with Fox Sports reporter Jenny Taft after the final whistle, he was asked what it felt like to be a Big Ten champion. “It sounds so beautiful,” Mendoza said.

He immediately added that he attributes the moment to faith.

“I want to give all the glory to God! We were never supposed to be in this position! But by the glory of God, the great coaches, great teammates, everybody we have around us, we were able to pull this off! Whoever thought the Hoosiers would be here?! But now the Hoosiers are flippin’ champs! Let’s go!”

Taft referenced the team’s internal description of themselves as “a bunch of misfits” and asked Mendoza why Indiana was the “right place” for this group.

Mendoza said the identity of the team was built on consistency and shared goals. “It’s the right place; we’re process-oriented!” he said.

“We’re going by day by day, whether it’s the offensive line, the defense, the coaches, special teams, we’re all process-oriented to one goal! That’s our thing is we’re brothers! We can drag teams into the deep end because we know we’re going to stick together, and we have the strongest glue ever!”

Mendoza then described his connection with wide receiver Charlie Becker, who played a key role during the season and in the championship matchup.

“Every single day and summer, we would always throw it before practice, at 7 a.m. on Sundays, doing spots, doing routes, and now you see it come to fruition!” Mendoza said.

“He’s my roommate! I couldn’t be happier for such a young man as well, as well as our defense playing lights out… What an incredible moment!”

Mendoza’s performance in the title game built on a strong regular season in which he threw for 2,758 yards, 32 touchdowns, and five interceptions.

He opened Saturday’s game with an early interception but recovered to lead the Hoosiers’ offense through the remainder of the contest.

With the victory, Indiana secured its place among the top programs of the season and positioned Mendoza as a leading contender for the Heisman Trophy.


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