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‘MASSIVE Election Security Scandal’ Erupts in Democrat Stronghold Fairfax County, Virginia
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‘MASSIVE Election Security Scandal’ Erupts in Democrat Stronghold Fairfax County, Virginia

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The Fairfax County Republican Committee has filed a formal complaint against the county’s Office of Elections, accusing officials of distributing thousands of flawed absentee ballots ahead of several closely watched Virginia elections.

The complaint raises new questions about ballot security in one of the state’s largest and historically Democrat-leaning counties.

Fairfax GOP Chair Katie Gorka sent a letter to the Office of Elections alleging what she called “a MASSIVE election security scandal.”

The letter detailed inconsistencies in how absentee ballots have been handled and returned in the weeks leading up to the November elections.

“As of October 15, 2025, 84,062 voters had been sent absentee ballots, 77,583 in the U.S. Of these ballots which were sent, 29,106 ballots had been returned by mail and 3,366 by dropbox, with 495 absentee ballot recipients voting in-person instead,” Gorka wrote.

“As a result, a large number of incidents may have occurred resulting in violations of the secrecy of ballots.”

Gorka’s letter alleged that design flaws in ballot envelopes could expose voters’ choices, compromising confidentiality and potentially violating state election laws.

She identified the greatest risk within mail-in voting, citing testimony from Virginia Department of Elections Commissioner Susan Beals before the General Assembly’s Privileges and Elections Committee in 2024.

“The United States Postal Service’s performance is insecure for elections,” Beals had testified on September 4, 2024.

“If I had to name what my biggest concern is for the 2024 general election, it would be the operational performance of the United States Postal Service.”

According to the Fairfax GOP, the design of certain ballot envelopes allows markings or impressions to be visible through the outer layer, potentially revealing selections for specific candidates.

The letter specifically mentioned concern over ballots cast in the attorney general race, where Republican incumbent Jason Miyares is seeking re-election.

Gorka’s letter called for immediate corrective action by county officials, including notifying all affected voters, recommending in-person voting whenever possible, and ensuring strict handling and storage of absentee ballots.

“We request that the Fairfax County Office of Elections acknowledge receiving our official complaint and inform the public as to the next steps they will take to secure the election,” the letter concluded.

Fairfax County, home to more than one million residents, has long been considered a Democratic stronghold in Virginia.

However, concerns about election integrity have grown among local Republicans amid record numbers of absentee ballots and extended early voting periods.

Virginia’s 45-day early voting period began on September 19 and runs through November 1.

Voters have until October 24 to request mail-in ballots.

The controversy comes as both statewide and local elections in Virginia attract national attention.

The 2025 gubernatorial race between Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger and Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears has been closely watched across the country.

The attorney general race has drawn even more scrutiny following revelations that Democrat nominee Jay Jones sent violent text messages referencing political opponents.

In one of the messages, Jones wrote that “Gilbert gets two bullets to the head” and went on to express wishes for harm against his opponents’ children.

The incident triggered widespread condemnation, including from within his own party.

Since the messages surfaced, Jones’ campaign has faltered, and recent polling shows Attorney General Jason Miyares gaining a lead after previously trailing by double digits.

The Fairfax County Office of Elections has not yet responded publicly to the GOP’s complaint.

The FBI and Virginia Department of Elections have not announced any parallel investigations, though election monitors expect the issue to remain under review as early voting continues through the final week before Election Day.

FBI Investigating Potential Sniper Setup Near President Trump’s Palm Beach Arrival
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FBI Investigating Potential Sniper Setup Near President Trump’s Palm Beach Arrival

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Federal authorities are investigating a security threat after the Secret Service discovered a hunting stand positioned with a clear line of sight to the location where President Donald Trump exits Air Force One in Palm Beach, Florida.

The FBI has taken control of the investigation, according to statements provided to Fox News.

Officials said the elevated stand was found last week near the Air Force One landing area at Palm Beach International Airport.

The structure appeared to have been in place for several months.

“Prior to the President’s return to West Palm Beach, USSS discovered what appeared to be an elevated hunting stand within sight line of the Air Force One landing zone,” FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News.

Patel confirmed that “no individuals were located at the scene,” and said federal agents immediately launched an evidence-gathering operation.

“The FBI has since taken the investigatory lead, flying in resources to collect all evidence from the scene, and deploying our cell phone analytics capabilities,” Patel said.

Fox News reported that the U.S. Secret Service uncovered the stand during security sweeps ahead of President Trump’s scheduled arrival.

The structure was positioned in a way that allowed direct visual access to the aircraft’s exit point. Authorities have not yet linked the stand to any individual or group.

Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the Secret Service, confirmed that the agency is “working closely” with the FBI and local law enforcement in Palm Beach County.

He said the discovery was made during “advance security preparations” conducted before the President’s visit.

“There was no impact to any movements and no individuals were present or involved at the location,” Guglielmi told Fox News.

Patel reiterated that “USSS spotted a suspicious stand near the AF1 zone in Palm Beach,” prompting the federal response.

The discovery adds to a pattern of security incidents in the area involving potential sniper threats near President Trump’s residence and properties in Florida.

Last year, federal prosecutors charged Ryan Routh, 59, with attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate after authorities said he set up a sniper position outside President Trump’s golf course in West Palm Beach.

According to investigators, Routh pushed the muzzle of his rifle through the perimeter fence before fleeing into nearby brush.

Law enforcement officers later recovered a Go-Pro camera, two backpacks, a loaded SKS-style 7.62×39 caliber rifle with a scope, and a black plastic bag containing food.

One of the backpacks held ceramic tiles believed to have been intended for use as body armor.

Following a two-week trial in federal court, a Florida jury found Routh guilty last month on all five counts, including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and weapons-related offenses.

The Secret Service and FBI have not released additional details regarding the Palm Beach investigation.

Authorities said President Trump’s travel schedule and security operations were not affected by the discovery.

Both agencies are continuing to assess whether the hunting stand poses any connection to previous threats or incidents involving the President’s security perimeter in southern Florida.

Trump’s Solicitor General Challenges Liberal Judges Over National Guard Deployment
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Trump’s Solicitor General Challenges Liberal Judges Over National Guard Deployment

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The Trump administration has filed an emergency petition with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to overturn lower court rulings that block President Donald Trump’s authority to federalize the Illinois National Guard for deployment in Chicago.

The petition follows a series of rulings by two Illinois judges and a three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals that limit the President’s power to call Guard units into federal service during civil unrest.

The conflict began on October 4, 2025, when President Trump determined that conditions in Chicago had become too dangerous for federal personnel conducting law enforcement operations, including immigration enforcement actions.

In a written directive, the President ordered Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to “call into Federal service at least 300 members of the Illinois National Guard, until the Governor of Illinois consents to a federally-funded mobilization, under Title 32 of the United States Code, of the Illinois National Guard under State control. The members of the Illinois National Guard called into Federal service shall protect ICE, FPS, and other United States Government personnel who are executing Federal law in the State of Illinois, and Federal property in the State of Illinois.”

Two days later, on October 6, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker filed a lawsuit seeking to block the mobilization.

The case was assigned to U.S. District Judge April Perry, who issued a 14-day temporary restraining order prohibiting “the federalization and deployment of the National Guard of the United States within Illinois,” including out-of-state Guard units.

Judge Perry wrote that she found no “credible evidence of a danger of rebellion” or any inability by state authorities to enforce the law.

She added that deploying federalized Guardsmen could “add fuel to the fire.”

The administration immediately appealed to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

On October 11, the appeals court issued a partial stay of Judge Perry’s order, permitting the President to federalize National Guard troops but not to deploy them for riot control or security patrols.

On October 17, a three-judge panel upheld the district court’s temporary restraining order in full.

In its opinion, the panel wrote, “Although we substantially agree with the definition of rebellion set forth by the district court in Newsom, we emphasize that the critical analysis of a ‘rebellion’ centers on the nature of the resistance to governmental authority.

Political opposition is not rebellion. A protest does not become a rebellion merely because the protestors advocate for myriad legal or policy changes, are well organized, call for significant changes to the structure of the U.S. government, use civil disobedience as a form of protest, or exercise their Second Amendment right to carry firearms as the law currently allows.”

The judges concluded that there was “insufficient evidence of a rebellion or danger of rebellion in Illinois,” ruling that the actions of demonstrators, though sometimes violent, did not meet the statutory threshold required for federal intervention.

The panel included judges appointed by Presidents Barack Obama, George H.W. Bush, and Donald Trump.

In response, Solicitor General John Sauer filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court, arguing that the rulings unlawfully strip the President of his constitutional authority as Commander in Chief.

“At bottom, the plaintiffs seek to use this suit to second-guess the President’s judgment that recent and repeated acts of violence targeting federal facilities and personnel in Illinois warrant calling up the National Guard—including because the violence has left the President sufficiently ‘unable’ to ensure faithful ‘execut[ion]’ of federal law,” Sauer wrote.

The administration contends that the federal courts have overstepped by substituting their judgment for that of the President.

The filing states that the lower court rulings “cause irreparable harm to the Executive Branch by countermanding the President’s authority as Commander in Chief, jeopardizing the lives and safety of DHS officers, and preventing the President and the Secretary of War from taking reasonable and lawful measures to protect federal personnel from the violent resistance that has persisted in the Chicago area for several months.”

The Solicitor General’s brief urges the Supreme Court to reaffirm that the authority to federalize National Guard units rests solely with the President under 10 U.S.C. § 12406, which grants the executive the power to determine when “insurrection, invasion, or rebellion” conditions require such action.

The plaintiffs, including Governor Pritzker and several Illinois officials, have until 5 p.m. Sunday to file their response.

The administration is expected to submit a rebuttal shortly thereafter. A Supreme Court decision on whether to take up the case could come within the next two weeks.

Gran-Tifa: Boomers Show Up In Force for the ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Protests
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Gran-Tifa: Boomers Show Up In Force for the ‘No Kings’ Anti-Trump Protests

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Older demonstrators joined the nationwide “No Kings” protests on Saturday under the self-styled banner “Grantifa,” short for “Grandparents Against Fascism.”

The protests, which took place across the United States, were organized in opposition to President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies.

Photos and videos from the events showed older attendees holding handmade signs and wearing blue shirts identifying themselves as “Grantifa.”

Activist Shane Claiborne shared a photo from one protest showing two older participants carrying signs reading “GRANTIFA: Grandpops Against Fascism” and “GRANTIFA: Grandmoms Against Fascism.”

Claiborne wrote on X, “I met Grantifa today. We’re gonna be alright. #NoKings #NoKingsDayOct18th.”

Another image posted by X user William Coffin showed two older women in Arizona wearing shirts with the slogan “aka senior citizens against this bullsh*t,” with the caption, “It’s about to go down in AZ!”

The “No Kings” demonstrations were held in multiple cities nationwide and included a wide range of groups and participants. Protesters described their goal as opposing “authoritarianism” under President Trump.

Many attendees were seen in costumes shaped like frogs, cats, and dinosaurs, carrying homemade signs referencing civil rights and government accountability.

Democratic lawmakers including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Sen. Adam Schiff of California, and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas participated in various events, joining organizers who said the demonstrations were meant to promote “power to the people.”

According to a report from Fox News Digital, the “No Kings” movement receives financial backing from a network of Democratic-aligned nonprofits, labor unions, and political action committees.

The report said several of the organizations tied to the movement have also been linked to anti-Israel activism.

Fox News cited billionaire donor George Soros’s Open Society Foundations as one of the primary sources of funding, noting that the foundation provided multimillion-dollar grants to groups participating in the protests.

Republican lawmakers including Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa have called for federal investigations into the financing and coordination of the demonstrations.

Lawmakers expressed concern that some of the groups involved could be using political donations to fund protests that overlap with previously identified Antifa-affiliated networks.

Breitbart News has reported that earlier “No Kings” protests also saw a rise in participation from older Americans.

At demonstrations in Virginia and other states, many attendees were over the age of 60, carrying signs referencing Social Security, Medicare, and opposition to what they called “authoritarianism.”

Some participants carried American flags or wore patriotic clothing while voicing criticism of the administration.

The emergence of the “Grantifa” identity comes amid heightened federal scrutiny of left-wing protest groups.

President Donald Trump formally designated Antifa a domestic terrorist organization in September, citing its involvement in organized acts of violence, intimidation, and doxxing.

The executive order directed federal agencies to identify, investigate, and dismantle Antifa’s funding networks, describing the group as a “militarist, anarchist enterprise” responsible for coordinating riots and attacks on law enforcement officers.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have pledged to “use the whole of the federal government” to track and disrupt the financing of left-wing domestic terror networks.

In a joint statement, they said the administration would “follow the money” behind organized protest activity and identify “terrorist operations” operating under banners and slogans associated with Antifa.

Local police in several cities said they were monitoring events for possible criminal activity but did not indicate any major incidents.

Federal authorities continue to assess the scope and funding of nationwide demonstrations connected to Antifa-related networks.

Paris Chaos: Thieves Steal Priceless Crown Jewels in 7-Minute Louvre Heist
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Paris Chaos: Thieves Steal Priceless Crown Jewels in 7-Minute Louvre Heist

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French authorities are investigating a major jewelry theft at the Louvre Museum in Paris after a group of thieves used a basket lift to enter the building and steal priceless artifacts on Sunday.

The museum, one of the world’s most visited cultural landmarks, was closed for the day following the heist.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez described the incident as a “major robbery” and said the suspects carried out a well-organized operation that lasted only seven minutes.

Speaking on France Inter radio, Nuñez said the individuals “entered from the outside using a basket lift,” stealing jewels of “inestimable value.”

He said the group “manifestly had done scouting” before the theft and that the museum’s glass panes were cut “with a disc cutter.”

Authorities said the Louvre was shut “for exceptional reasons,” with museum officials providing no further details on the extent of the theft.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

Footage from the scene showed confusion among visitors as police secured the museum grounds, closed its gates, and cordoned off nearby streets leading to the historic complex.

Officers were seen directing tourists away from the area while investigators began documenting the scene.

According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, the thieves entered the museum through the Seine-facing facade, where renovation work is currently underway.

The report said the group used a freight elevator to reach the Apollo Gallery, which houses part of France’s historic Crown Jewels collection.

After breaking through windows, the thieves reportedly took “nine pieces from the jewellery collection of Napoleon and the Empress,” according to Le Parisien. One of the stolen items — believed to be Empress Eugénie’s crown — was later found broken outside the museum.

French investigators have not yet confirmed the full inventory of what was taken.

The Louvre, a symbol of French cultural heritage, has faced several high-profile thefts throughout its history.

The most famous occurred in 1911 when the Mona Lisa was stolen by Vincenzo Peruggia, a former museum worker who hid inside overnight and walked out with the painting concealed under his coat.

The artwork was recovered two years later in Florence, an event that helped make Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait the most recognized painting in the world.

Another theft took place in 1983 when two Renaissance-era pieces of armor were stolen and remained missing for nearly four decades before being recovered.

The museum’s extensive collection, which includes more than 33,000 works from across history, reflects both its global reputation and controversial past.

Some items have long been the subject of restitution debates related to looting during the Napoleonic era.

The Louvre features artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as masterpieces from European artists including da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Vermeer.

Its most visited works include the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

The Apollo Gallery, the site of Sunday’s theft, showcases a selection of France’s Crown Jewels and is one of the museum’s most ornate halls.

Designed during the reign of Louis XIV, the gallery was later restored under Napoleon III and remains one of the museum’s highlights for visitors.

Authorities have not announced any arrests, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Police are reviewing security footage and questioning staff members and witnesses.

The Louvre, which attracts as many as 30,000 visitors a day, has not announced when it will reopen to the public.

Hamas Breaks Ceasefire Again, Israel Hits Back Hard in Gaza
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Hamas Breaks Ceasefire Again, Israel Hits Back Hard in Gaza

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The Israeli military carried out strikes in the Gaza Strip on Sunday after accusing Hamas of repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement, an Israeli official told Fox News.

An Israeli military official confirmed the strikes to Fox News on Sunday and pointed to attacks by Hamas that began on Friday.

The official said the attacks on Israeli forces occurred beyond the line behind which Israel had withdrawn under the terms of the agreement.

“The terror organization Hamas carried out multiple attacks against Israeli forces beyond the yellow line. The attacks included an RPG shot at a military force, and a sniper fire against a military force,” the official told Fox News in a statement.

“Both of the incidents happened in an Israeli-controlled area, east to the yellow line. This is a bold violation of the ceasefire,” the official added.

Israeli forces responded by striking targets in both the northern and southern sectors of the Gaza Strip, military and local sources reported.

Officials did not provide a full list of the sites hit or detail the extent of damage and casualties in the immediate aftermath.

The reported attacks on Israeli troops followed days of internal fighting in Gaza between Hamas and rival Palestinian armed groups after the ceasefire took effect.

Reuters reported that Hamas executed at least 33 people in recent days in what officials described as a campaign to “show strength” following the halt in broader hostilities.

Israeli sources said most of those killed were members of families accused of collaborating with Israel or of supporting rival militias.

The U.S. Department of State issued a warning on Saturday that Hamas might break the peace agreement with a planned attack on Palestinian civilians.

“This planned attack against Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts,” the department said in a statement on social media.

“The guarantors demand Hamas uphold its obligations under the ceasefire terms.”

“The United States and the other guarantors remain resolute in our commitment to ensuring the safety of civilians, maintaining calm on the ground and advancing peace and prosperity for the people of Gaza and the region as a whole,” the statement continued.

President Donald Trump also issued a public warning on Friday aimed at Hamas.

Writing on Truth Social, he said: “If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.”

Israeli military statements and the U.S. warning reflect concern among guarantors of the ceasefire that isolated incidents could escalate into wider violence.

The ceasefire terms included specific withdrawal lines intended to separate Israeli forces from designated Gazan areas; Israeli officials maintain the actions they cited crossed those boundaries.

Local Gaza health authorities and media outlets reported strikes in populated areas, but casualty counts were not immediately verifiable.

Access constraints in Gaza and restrictions on independent observers complicate efforts to confirm battlefield developments and the identities of those killed or wounded.

Hamas officials did not immediately issue a public response to the Israeli military’s account or to the U.S. Department of State’s warning.

Rival Palestinian groups engaged in clashes with Hamas since the ceasefire began, according to multiple local reports, increasing tensions within Gaza even as outside mediators sought to stabilize the situation.

International mediators brokered the ceasefire with the stated aim of halting large-scale hostilities and reducing harm to civilians on both sides.

The guarantors named by the State Department have urged all parties to adhere to the terms and to pursue steps that would prevent further civilian suffering.

Child Thanks President Trump for Sending National Guard to Restore Safety: ‘I Couldn’t Play’
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Child Thanks President Trump for Sending National Guard to Restore Safety: ‘I Couldn’t Play’

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A Memphis child publicly thanked President Donald Trump for deploying the National Guard to his city, saying the troops’ presence has made his neighborhood peaceful and safe enough for him to play outside again, as reported by The Western Journal.

The child, identified as Braylon, appeared in a TikTok video uploaded by his mother on Thursday. In the video, he described how life in Memphis has changed since National Guard troops arrived earlier this month to address the city’s escalating crime problem.

Members of the National Guard patrol the area surrounding the outskirts of the Capitol Building on January 19, 2021, in Washington D.C.

“My name is Braylon and I live here in Memphis. I’ve been noticing not just a slight change, more of a detrimental change of how peaceful Memphis is ever since the National Guard came,” he said.

“There were a lot of things that I couldn’t do before the National Guard came because I had to worry about guns and stuff. I couldn’t play because I was worried that somebody might pull out a gun or something. But now I can do that. And I just wanted to thank the President of the United States for bringing the National Guard here.”

National Guard troops were deployed to Memphis on Oct. 10 as part of a federal initiative to curb violent crime. The Memphis Safe Task Force reported that as of Thursday, the combined effort has resulted in 978 arrests and the seizure of 197 illegal firearms.

According to FBI data cited by Stateline, Memphis recorded the highest violent crime rate among all major U.S. cities in 2024, with 2,501 incidents per 100,000 residents.

Despite these statistics, Democratic Memphis Mayor Paul Young told CNN he was “certainly not happy” about the National Guard deployment.

The deployment to Memphis followed similar federal efforts in Washington, D.C., where National Guard troops were sent in August. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed Tuesday that the D.C. operation has led to more than 4,000 arrests and over 400 firearm seizures.

Feb 21 2025 Washington DC Pam Bondi walked out to do a interview with Fox .she did not talk to the press on the way there .

Although some media outlets claimed crime was down by 34 percent in the capital, FBI data showed the real decline was closer to 10 percent, as local reports had excluded aggravated and felony assaults.

Polling in Washington indicated that a majority of residents supported President Trump’s anti-crime crackdown and viewed the Guard’s presence as “justified and necessary.”

The National Guard has also been deployed to Chicago amid a significant rise in homicides over the past decade.

Democratic Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have voiced opposition to the federal presence and have publicly urged President Trump not to send additional troops.

For Memphis residents like Braylon, however, the increased security has been a relief. His message of gratitude highlighted how federal efforts have impacted daily life in cities plagued by violence, especially for families who say they can now live — and play — without fear.

NYC Socialist Candidate Brags About Campaigning with Imam Connected to 1993 WTC Bombing
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NYC Socialist Candidate Brags About Campaigning with Imam Connected to 1993 WTC Bombing

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New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed criticism after sharing a photo from a recent visit to Masjid At-Taqwa in Brooklyn, where he met with Imam Siraj Wahhaj and Harlem Councilmember Yusef Salaam.

The image, which Mamdani posted online and described as a “beautiful Jummah,” has drawn attention due to Wahhaj’s controversial history and past associations.

Mamdani, a New York state assemblyman representing Queens and a self-described democratic socialist, met with the two men days after his debate with former Governor Andrew Cuomo.

His campaign event was framed as an outreach visit to the Muslim community, but the post quickly became the subject of public scrutiny once details about Wahhaj’s background resurfaced.

According to federal court records and historical reporting, Siraj Wahhaj was named an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing case.

The attack, which killed six people and injured more than 1,000, was the first major terrorist assault on American soil by Islamist extremists.

Wahhaj had also testified in defense of Omar Abdel-Rahman, the “Blind Sheikh” who was later convicted of masterminding that bombing.

Wahhaj’s public statements have long drawn criticism from counterterrorism experts and political figures.

He has previously stated that “Islam is better than democracy” and predicted that “in time, democracy will crumble.”

In multiple sermons throughout the 1990s, Wahhaj advocated for the implementation of sharia law and expressed disdain for Western democratic systems.

During a 1991 sermon, Wahhaj reportedly said, “Those who struggle for Allah, it doesn’t matter what kind of weapons [you use] … If you have faith in Allah and a knife! If Allah wants you to win, you will win!” He continued, “Because Allah is the only one who fights. And when his hand is over your hand, whoever is at war against my friends, I declare war on them… The Americans are not your friends … The Canadians are not your friends … The Europeans are not your friends.”

Over the years, Wahhaj’s statements and activities have continued to generate controversy.

According to public records, several individuals affiliated with his Brooklyn mosque were later convicted for providing material support to terrorists, including individuals connected to Omar Abdel-Rahman.

Wahhaj himself has publicly accused U.S. intelligence agencies of wrongdoing, referring to the FBI and CIA as “the real terrorists” and warning followers to distrust federal law enforcement.

In 2023, Wahhaj endorsed Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated “Central Park Five” members, in his successful campaign for a seat on the New York City Council.

Salaam was present during Mamdani’s recent visit to Masjid At-Taqwa, which took place just weeks before Mamdani’s latest campaign events.

The controversy comes as Mamdani continues to lead in early polling for the 2025 New York City mayoral race.

Surveys of likely Democratic primary voters show him holding a significant advantage over former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.

Mamdani’s campaign has emphasized issues such as housing reform, expanded social programs, and criminal justice policies aligned with progressive city lawmakers.

The New York City Office of Muslim Affairs also declined to address questions about the candidate’s recent visit.

The photos from Mamdani’s meeting continue to circulate on social media, drawing a range of responses from both supporters and critics.

Illegal Alien Arrested After Offering K Bounties to Murder ICE Agents on TikTok
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Illegal Alien Arrested After Offering $10K Bounties to Murder ICE Agents on TikTok

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A Dallas man was arrested this week after posting a TikTok video offering bounties for the murders of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, federal prosecutors and Homeland Security officials said.

Federal authorities identified the suspect as 23-year-old Eduardo Aguilar, a Mexican national residing in Dallas.

Aguilar was charged by federal complaint for transmitting in interstate or foreign commerce a communication containing a threat, stemming from a TikTok post on Oct. 9, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas said Thursday.

According to court records cited by prosecutors, Aguilar’s TikTok post contained Spanish-language text that translated to: “I need 10 dudes in Dallas with determination (guts) who aren’t afraid to [two skull emojis].”

Prosecutors say the skull emojis are commonly used to signify the word “die.” A second line of text in the post, shown in red and white, stated, “10K for each ICE agent,” the complaint says.

Homeland Security posted on X that Aguilar “offered $10,000 bounties on TikTok for the murder of our brave ICE agents” and confirmed the arrest in Dallas. The message added that Aguilar had been in possession of a firearm and noted, “We are thankful this criminal who had a firearm in his possession was arrested before he could kill one of our law enforcement officers.”

Aguilar appeared in federal court on Wednesday and was ordered detained in federal custody pending further proceedings, officials said.

He faces a statutory maximum penalty of five years in federal prison if convicted on the charge of transmitting a threat in interstate or foreign commerce.

“Threats against our law enforcement officers are completely unacceptable,” Acting U.S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson said in the Northern District of Texas statement.

“All threats against our agents and officers will be investigated thoroughly, and anyone who threatens or puts a bounty on agents will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent possible,” Larson added.

The arrest follows an investigation by Homeland Security and other federal law enforcement agencies into the social-media post.

Prosecutors said the complaint and charging documents reflect evidence gathered from the post and related investigative steps.

Federal law bars transmitting threats through interstate commerce, including threats made via social media platforms that cross state or national lines.

Prosecutors emphasized that the alleged post targeted federal officers and that the case will proceed through the federal court system.

Aguilar’s arrest drew attention on social media after federal and law enforcement accounts highlighted the charges and the alleged content of the TikTok post.

Officials said the suspect was taken into custody without incident and that he remains detained pending further court action.

The Northern District of Texas statement did not name a defense attorney for Aguilar.

Court records show the case was initiated by a federal complaint; prosecutors may seek additional charges depending on the outcome of the investigation and any further evidence.

The incident adds to a string of cases in which law enforcement has investigated violent threats made online.

As the case moves forward, authorities will continue to review evidence and pursue appropriate charges under federal law.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said it will prosecute threats against law enforcement “to the fullest extent possible,” and local officials urged the public to allow the justice system to handle the matter through established legal channels.

Adam Schiff Confronted During ‘No Kings’ Protest, Dodges Very Basic Question
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Adam Schiff Confronted During ‘No Kings’ Protest, Dodges Very Basic Question

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Sen. Adam Schiff of California declined to say whether Democrats expect to regain control of Congress during the upcoming midterm elections when questioned Saturday at a protest in Washington, D.C.

Schiff had just finished addressing demonstrators at the “No Kings” anti-Trump rally near the U.S. Capitol when a Breitbart News reporter asked if he believed Democrats would take the House and Senate. Schiff avoided answering and instead walked toward the march route.

“Do you think that Democrats will take the House and Senate?” the reporter asked.

Schiff replied, “I’m gonna join the march, I’m sorry.”

When the question was repeated, a man standing in front of Schiff interjected, “We’re not doing interviews right now, thank you.”

The exchange came as Democrats face a challenging electoral landscape ahead of the midterms, with President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans reporting strong fundraising numbers and widespread enthusiasm among supporters.

In August, President Trump said he was considering an unprecedented move — recommending a Republican National Convention before the midterm elections — citing momentum within the party and continued voter engagement.

On Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “The Republican Party is doing really well. Millions of people have joined us in our quest to MAKE AMERICA, GREAT AGAIN. We won every aspect of the Presidential Election and, based on the great success we are having, are poised to WIN BIG IN THE MIDTERMS. We have raised far more money than the Democrats, and are having a great time fixing all of the Country Destroying mistakes made by the Biden Administration, and watching the USA heal and prosper. The results are incredible, a record pace!!! In that light, I am thinking of recommending a National Convention to the Republican Party, just prior to the Midterms. It has never been done before. STAY TUNED!!! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”

Schiff, who has been a frequent critic of the Trump administration and a leading figure in Democratic investigations into the president, appeared at the protest alongside several progressive groups rallying against President Trump’s policies.

The “No Kings” event drew demonstrators calling for limits on executive power and voicing opposition to Trump’s leadership.

House Republican Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota expressed confidence in the GOP’s position ahead of the midterms, pointing to key districts where Democrats hold seats that voted for President Trump in the last presidential election.

“I think we’ll not only hold onto it, but we will expand it to some extent,” Emmer said during an interview on “The Alex Marlow Show.”

“Democrats… have 13 of their members in seats that Donald Trump won in the last presidential election. We only have three.”

Republican leaders have highlighted strong polling and record-breaking fundraising as indicators of continued voter confidence in their agenda.

The National Republican Congressional Committee and other GOP fundraising arms have reported significant support in battleground states as the party prepares to defend and expand its majorities.

Democrats, meanwhile, have faced internal divisions over policy priorities and strategy ahead of the elections, with candidates attempting to balance appeals to progressive activists and centrist voters.

Schiff’s refusal to comment on his party’s prospects reflected that uncertainty as Democrats confront a series of competitive races nationwide.


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