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Massive Election Integrity Update: Harmeet Dhillon Details What She Found So Far
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Massive Election Integrity Update: Harmeet Dhillon Details What She Found So Far

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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon delivered an update on the Department of Justice’s review of voter rolls across the country, outlining the scope of ongoing federal enforcement actions and the results gathered so far.

Dhillon said the DOJ’s focus is ensuring that states comply with federal law requiring accurate and up-to-date voter records.

“Hi, I’m Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, and I’m here to share an important update about one of my many important duties here at the DOJ, which is enforcing our federal election laws,” she said.

Dhillon explained that the department contacted every state earlier this year.

“Here are some facts and figures for you. In the last eight months, the DOJ has reached out to all 50 states asking them to share their voter rolls with us so that we can help them comply with the Help America Vote Act, which requires states to maintain clean voter rolls.”

Dhillon said that four states provided their data voluntarily.

She noted that North Carolina was sued early in the process and is now reviewing records.

“We sued North Carolina early on, and they are checking the voter records of 100,000 voters who were improperly enrolled on their voter rolls, and they’re going to fix their problem voluntarily,” she said.

According to Dhillon, the DOJ is close to securing cooperation from additional jurisdictions.

“We have an agreement in place almost with another dozen states, and I expect very soon, we’ll be looking at their voter data and comparing it with our records and helping them clean up those voter rolls,” she said.

Litigation remains active in several states.

“Now we have 15 lawsuits pending against 14 states. That’s right, California got sued twice, and we are in litigation with them. They’re refusing to provide their records, even though many of these states voluntarily provide their voter rolls to nonprofit groups like Eric and and even other groups,” she said.

Dhillon added that the department intends to review the remaining states after resolving the current cases.

She also detailed the findings collected so far.

“So we’re engaged with nearly 30 states. Here’s what we found. So far, we’ve checked 47.5 million voter records. We’ve found 260,000 plus dead people enrolled in the state’s voter rolls, which is pretty concerning. They’re going to be removed with the help of the DOJ, and finally, that there are several 1000 non citizens who are enrolled to vote in federal elections,” Dhillon said.

Dhillon noted that the DOJ is working with local authorities where criminal conduct is identified.

“This is very concerning, and the DOJ is partnering with local law enforcement where appropriate to prosecute people who have unlawfully voted in our elections,” she said.

She emphasized that maintaining accurate voter rolls protects the value of individual ballots.

“Even one person voting who shouldn’t have voted is one too many, because every citizen is entitled to one person one vote, assumption that their vote is being counted equally and only with other American citizens.”

Dhillon closed by reaffirming the department’s commitment to completing the review under the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi.

“We will not rest at this DOJ, with the leadership of the Attorney General, Pam Bondi, until we complete this project and provide confidence to all American voters that the roles are clean and the elections are free and fair. Thanks so much.”

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Top Obama DEA Official Indicted in Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy to Launder Millions
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Top Obama DEA Official Indicted in Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy to Launder Millions

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The Department of Justice announced Friday that a former senior Drug Enforcement Administration official has been indicted on charges that include conspiracy to engage in narcoterrorism, money laundering, and conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

Federal prosecutors say the alleged conduct occurred after his retirement near the end of the Obama administration.

DEA Administrator Terrance C. Cole and U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton of the Southern District of New York released details of the indictment against Paul Campo, who previously served as Deputy Chief of the Office of Financial Operations at the DEA.

According to the DOJ, Campo agreed to assist the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in laundering $12 million in proceeds from drug trafficking.

Prosecutors say he also provided guidance to the cartel on obtaining drones and assault rifles after an associate, Robert Sensi, connected him with someone they believed represented the organization.

In the news release, Cole addressed the allegations directly.

“The alleged conduct occurred after he left DEA and was unrelated to his official duties here, but any former agent who chooses to engage in criminal activity dishonors the men and women who serve with integrity and undermines the public’s confidence in law enforcement,” Cole said.

“We will not look the other way simply because someone once wore this badge. There is no tolerance and no excuse for this kind of betrayal.”

The indictment outlines covert meetings between Campo, Sensi, and the person they believed to be a cartel representative.

Prosecutors say Campo and Sensi advised on laundering millions through cryptocurrency purchases, real estate investments, and pre-paid gift cards.

According to the DOJ, the pair participated in three transactions totaling $750,000 and believed the completion of the third transaction would trigger a shipment of approximately $5 million worth of cocaine.

The indictment alleges they expected to receive a portion of the proceeds. Unbeknownst to Campo and Sensi, the person they were advising was a confidential source working under law enforcement direction.

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The case comes as part of broader federal efforts to target transnational criminal organizations.

On January 20, after taking office, President Donald Trump issued executive orders to strengthen border security, address illegal immigration, and classify several violent groups — including the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua, the El Salvadoran gang MS-13, and Mexican cartels such as CJNG — as foreign terrorist organizations.

In the DOJ announcement, Clayton said Campo’s actions ran directly counter to the responsibilities he held during his 25 years at the DEA.

“By participating in this scheme, Campo betrayed the mission he was entrusted with pursuing for his 25-year career with the DEA,” Clayton said.

“CJNG is a violent and corrupting criminal enterprise that New Yorkers want broken. I commend the extraordinary efforts of the DEA in aggressively pursuing CJNG and those who support their deadly and corrupt efforts, no matter who they may be.”

Campo and Sensi were taken into custody following the unsealing of the indictment.

If convicted on all counts, both men could face sentences of up to life in prison.

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Pentagon Shows Latest Strike; Critics Forget Obama Used Double Taps Too
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Pentagon Shows Latest Strike; Critics Forget Obama Used Double Taps Too

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The Pentagon on Thursday released video footage of the latest U.S. strike on a drug-trafficking vessel operating off the coast of Venezuela, marking the 22nd such operation since September.

The announcement came amid continued criticism from Democratic lawmakers who have accused the Trump administration of committing “war crimes” in connection with earlier maritime strikes.

Prior to Thursday’s operation, U.S. forces had conducted 21 strikes in the Caribbean region, resulting in 83 confirmed deaths, according to Pentagon figures and independent tracking.

The missions have relied primarily on MQ-9 drones and naval assets to destroy high-speed vessels departing Venezuelan waters along known narcotics routes.

The Pentagon said Thursday’s strike targeted a drug boat operating in the Eastern Pacific.

“On Dec. 4, at the direction of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in international waters operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization,” the department stated.

“Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was carrying illicit narcotics and transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific. Four male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed.” The release included aerial footage of the strike.

The operations have become the subject of ongoing debate in Congress after Democrats accused War Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. servicemembers of unlawful conduct during a September 2 strike.

Lawmakers cited concerns about what they described as a “double tap” tactic after a second missile was launched at the vessel following the initial strike.

Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, briefed lawmakers Thursday and said he had ordered the follow-up strike.

Bradley told members of Congress that the drug traffickers remained in communication with other traffickers and were attempting to salvage narcotics at the time of the second strike.

Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas said after the briefing that the traffickers’ actions showed they were still engaged in the confrontation and that the strike was valid under what he described as the “fog of war.”

Some Democratic lawmakers have called the September strike one of the most troubling episodes they have encountered in Congress.

Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut described the incident as one of the most “disturbing” events of his career and urged the public release of the footage.

President Donald Trump has endorsed releasing the video.

The debate over “double tap” strikes has prompted comparisons to prior administrations.

The tactic, now the subject of Democratic criticism, has appeared in past military operations, including strikes authorized under former President Barack Obama.

Three days into Obama’s presidency, two drone strikes were conducted three hours apart in Waziristan, Pakistan, marking the administration’s first use of double-tap methods.

At least 20 civilians were killed in the strikes.

In January 2012, another drone strike in Pakistan’s Shawal Valley targeted Taliban commander Sadiq Noor.

A second strike followed, killing up to 14 people, including potential first responders.

No calls for “war crimes” investigations were issued by Democratic lawmakers at that time.

The Pentagon continues to defend the ongoing maritime operations, citing intelligence assessments and narcotics interdiction objectives.

Iowa High School Star Wrestler Arrested After Brutal Sexual Assault Shakes Small Town
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Iowa High School Star Wrestler Arrested After Brutal Sexual Assault Shakes Small Town

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An 18-year-old Iowa high school wrestler has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent sexual assault that police say left the victim with significant injuries, including clumps of hair ripped from her scalp.

The arrest follows an investigation into an incident that occurred earlier this year.

Oskaloosa High School student Kaiden Parker was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with third-degree sexual assault.

According to WHO-TV in Des Moines, police allege that Parker “used force to have sexual intercourse” with the victim during an incident in March.

The Oskaloosa Police Department said the assault took place at a home in the city. Immediately afterward, the victim informed others present in the house that she had been forced to engage in sexual acts with Parker.

Officers reported that the victim had two areas on her scalp showing clumps of hair that had been pulled out by the roots.

Parker was booked into the Mahaska County Jail on a $10,000 cash-only bond and was released after being processed.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 12.

Parker is known locally for his participation in high school wrestling. He competed in the 2025 Iowa State Wrestling Tournament, finishing fourth at 132 pounds in Class 2A.

He also competed in the 2024 state tournament, where he earned a sixth-place finish.

The Oskaloosa Community School District issued a statement confirming that it is reviewing the situation.

“We are aware of an allegation against one of our District students. To our understanding, the alleged incident did not take place on school property. The student has not attended in-person classes for approximately one year. The District is investigating the incident, and the matter will be handled consistent with District policy. The District is fully cooperating with law enforcement,” the district said.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities prepare for next week’s preliminary hearing.

Massive Fraud Uncovered in Walz’s Minnesota is ‘Just the Tip of the Iceberg’: James Comer
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Massive Fraud Uncovered in Walz’s Minnesota is ‘Just the Tip of the Iceberg’: James Comer

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Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, chair of the House Oversight Committee, said during a FOX News interview this week that the fraud uncovered in Minnesota’s social services programs represents only a small portion of a broader national problem.

Comer indicated that investigations are expected to expand into additional states with similar issues.

Comer’s comments follow reports detailing significant fraud within Minnesota’s social programs.

He said the situation in Minnesota suggests that other states, particularly those with Democratic governors, may be dealing with comparable or larger problems involving taxpayer-funded benefits.

Comer linked the concerns to states that have not yet supplied requested SNAP data to Trump Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins.

According to Comer, the reluctance of some states to share SNAP information has raised questions within the committee, particularly as investigators continue examining the scope of fraud in Minnesota.

A partial transcript published by NewsBusters included Comer’s remarks on FOX News regarding the scale of the problem.

“The massive fraud being exposed in Minnesota is just ‘the tip of the iceberg,’ when it comes to social program scams in states run by Democrat governors,” Comer said.

He said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and others have continued to increase spending on programs already under scrutiny.

“The fraud entailed a whole menu of government programs – social programs. And that’s the kind of the mojo for the Democrat Party now: they want to sink more and more money into social programs, but yet they refuse to accept responsibility for any type of waste, fraud and abuse.”

Comer said Minnesota is unlikely to be the only state facing major issues involving taxpayer-funded programs.

“This is the tip of the iceberg and I think this investigation could lead to many more investigations in other states and, hopefully finally, some savings of taxpayer dollars.”

Comer has also taken formal steps to obtain records from Minnesota officials. NewsMax reported that the Oversight Committee sent a letter to Walz requesting documents related to the reported fraud.

“The Committee has serious concerns about how you as the Governor, and the Democrat-controlled administration, allowed millions of dollars to be stolen,” Comer wrote.

The letter referenced whistleblower accounts and raised questions about oversight practices within Minnesota’s agencies.

Comer asked for clarity regarding the administration’s handling of the allegations.

“The Committee also has concerns that you and your administration were fully aware of this fraud and chose not to act for fear of political retaliation.”

The committee requested communications and internal records showing what state officials knew, when they knew it, and whether any action was taken to stop or limit investigations into what Comer described as widespread fraud.

“The Committee therefore requests documents and communications showing what your administration knew about this fraud and whether you took action to limit or halt the investigation into this widespread fraud.”

The Oversight Committee’s inquiries continue as state and federal officials sort through reports detailing the scale of losses in Minnesota.

Lawmakers are preparing for additional hearings and possible expansion of the investigation to other states with similar programs.

Supreme Court Greenlights Texas Map, Delivering Major Win for GOP
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Supreme Court Greenlights Texas Map, Delivering Major Win for GOP

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday temporarily approved Texas’ redistricting map for the upcoming midterm elections, clearing the way for Republicans to move forward with a plan expected to increase the party’s representation in the U.S. House.

The 5-3 ruling blocked a lower court injunction and allows the map to be used as candidate qualifying begins across the state.

The Court has not issued a final decision on the underlying lawsuit, which argues that the Republican-led redistricting effort is discriminatory and violates federal law.

For now, however, the ruling enables Texas to proceed with the map while litigation continues.

Republican officials have projected that the new district lines could result in five additional GOP seats.

Democrats are pursuing their own redistricting strategies elsewhere, including a prominent effort in California backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The Biden-era map in California is already facing a legal challenge from the Trump administration, which has argued that the state’s redistricting process was unconstitutional.

In the Texas case, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey V. Brown previously wrote that the state’s map involved considerations beyond typical partisan maneuvering.

“To be sure, politics played a role in drawing the 2025 Map,” Brown wrote.

“But it was much more than just politics. Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map.”

U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi praised the Supreme Court’s temporary approval of the map, framing the decision as a reaffirmation of states’ authority over redistricting.

“Federal courts have no right to interfere with a State’s decision to redraw legislative maps for partisan reasons,” she said.

Bondi criticized the lower court’s earlier ruling in the case, stating, “A federal district court ignored that principle two weeks ago, and the Supreme Court correctly stayed that overreaching decision tonight.”

Bondi also congratulated Texas officials following the ruling.

“Congratulations to Texas for advancing the rule of law, my Solicitor General John Sauer, and our team of lawyers for their excellent brief supporting Texas in this important case,” she said.

The dispute reflects broader nationwide battles over congressional district lines, with both parties pursuing strategies that could influence control of the House for years to come.

In California, Newsom promoted the state’s redistricting proposition as an opportunity for voters to counter President Donald Trump’s agenda. The measure passed easily.

President Trump sharply criticized the California initiative, arguing that the process and the state’s voting system unfairly disadvantaged Republicans.

“The Unconstitutional Redistricting Vote in California is a GIANT SCAM in that the entire process, in particular the Voting itself, is RIGGED,” Trump said.

“All ‘Mail-In’ Ballots, where the Republicans in that State are ‘Shut Out,’ is under very serious legal and criminal review.”

Legal challenges in both states are expected to continue, with further rulings likely as courts weigh partisan considerations, allegations of racial gerrymandering, and the extent of state authority in congressional mapmaking.

The Supreme Court’s temporary approval of the Texas map allows the midterm election cycle to proceed, even as the broader fight over redistricting remains unresolved.

Pentagon Advisor Sean Parnell Says Unclassified Afghanistan Report Coming Early With Major Revelations
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Pentagon Advisor Sean Parnell Says Unclassified Afghanistan Report Coming Early With Major Revelations

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Chief Pentagon spokesman and Senior Advisor to the Department of War Sean Parnell said Wednesday that his investigation into the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal is progressing ahead of schedule and will result in a “completely unclassified” report for the public, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Parnell delivered the update during an interview with The Gateway Pundit at the Pentagon, outlining new details about the review announced in May by Secretary Pete Hegseth.

WASHINGTON – January 14 2025: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense nominee, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Department of War Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson had stated on Tuesday that the investigation was expected to be completed by next summer.

However, Parnell said he aims to release the final report earlier than that. “Finished, out, published, completely unclassified,” he said, emphasizing his goal to make all possible information available to the public.

Parnell said he has assembled a team of civilian and military personnel with representatives from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy.

He described the group as consisting of individuals with direct experience in Afghanistan and a thorough understanding of Pentagon operations. “The ultimate goal is to declassify everything for the American people,” he said.

“There’s really no reason for it to have the classification level that it does.”

The investigation includes an examination of intelligence and command decisions surrounding the Kabul airport bombing at Abbey Gate on August 26, 2021, which killed 13 U.S. service members.

As previously reported, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, and CENTCOM Commander Gen. Kenneth McKenzie were aware of the threat hours before the attack.

Parnell said the review will outline what military leaders knew about the bomber and how decisions were made. “Nobody’s immune,” he said.

“You’re going to see a whole hell of a lot more information come out.”

He added that the families of the fallen will learn “a hell of a lot” about the events leading up to the attack. Parnell said he aims to present a fact-based account without allowing personal opinions to influence the investigation’s findings.

Parnell also discussed a separate investigation involving Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, who faces potential recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings after joining lawmakers urging service members to defy lawful orders.

Parnell said the Department of War expects the Navy Secretary to decide on charges by December 10. Kelly recently claimed, “President Trump is threatening to kill me.”

August 24, 2020; Washington, D.C., USA; (Editors Note: Screen grab from Republican National Convention video stream) Sean Parnell, congressional candidate for Pennsylvania s 17th district speaks from Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Republican National Convention via USA TODAY NETWORK

Parnell called the remark “ridiculous” and pointed to what he described as increasingly violent political rhetoric from Democrats.

Parnell said that while public skepticism about accountability is understandable, “the Trump administration is different” and intends to hold officials to the same standards as service members.

“Accountability is important,” he said. “The American people need to know that their government officials are held to the same standard as them.”

President Trump and First Lady Melania Lead 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting to Major Applause
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Lead 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting to Major Applause

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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump presided over the 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Thursday evening, receiving sustained applause from the crowd gathered for the annual holiday tradition, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The First Lady appeared in a winter white coat with navy gloves as the ceremony commenced in Washington, D.C.

“Melania and I are thrilled to wish everybody here tonight, and Americans all across this land, a very Merry Christmas!”

President Trump told attendees.

He added, “I want to pay my deepest respect and love to all of our great citizens — like 350 million people. We love them all, whether you like them or not. We love them all. We want to take care of everybody. We have to take care of everybody in our country.”

During his remarks, President Trump quoted the Bible and delivered a message directed to Christians observing the holiday season. He also acknowledged the two National Guard members who were shot by one of Biden’s Afghan illegal aliens.

“They paid, in one case, the ultimate and the other, Andrew is getting better. Sarah unfortunately, is watching from a high watching from heaven. Parents are so incredible, and Andrew is hopefully getting better,” Trump said.

“I spoke with the parents and met the parents today…the parents of Andrew, and they have spirit and they love our country so much, you wouldn’t believe,” he continued.

Reflecting on the meaning of Christmas, President Trump said, “During this holy season, Christians everywhere rejoice at the miracle in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago when the Son of God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, came down from heaven to be with us.”

He continued by referencing Scripture: “Tonight, this beautiful evergreen tree glows bright on the dark and cold winter night and reminds us of the words of gospel of John: in him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. Beautiful words.”

President Trump spoke about the significance of Jesus’s birth, stating, “With the birth of Jesus, human history turned from night to day.

His word and His example call us to love one another to serve one another, to honor the sacred truth that every child is specially made in the image of God.”

The ceremony marked the continuation of a tradition dating back more than a century and included performances and readings celebrating the Christmas season.

CBS Rushes to Secure Dokoupil for ‘Evening News’ as DuBois Announces Exit: ‘He Went Rogue’
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CBS Rushes to Secure Dokoupil for ‘Evening News’ as DuBois Announces Exit: ‘He Went Rogue’

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CBS News moved quickly on Thursday to finalize a deal with “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil to anchor “CBS Evening News,” following Maurice DuBois’ unexpected announcement that he will leave the network later this month, as reported by The New York Post.

Multiple sources said negotiations accelerated after DuBois disclosed his departure on Instagram, a move that caught network executives off guard.

Dokoupil has been considered a leading contender for the role and is viewed as a top choice of Editor in Chief Bari Weiss and CBS News President Tom Cibrowski.

While sources said the deal is not yet final, the network was working to renegotiate Dokoupil’s contract with his agent, UTA’s Jay Sures, after DuBois publicly revealed his plans.

According to sources familiar with the matter, DuBois was told last week that he was not “the future” of “CBS Evening News.”

One source said the discussion prompted him to go “off-script” by announcing his exit earlier than expected.

The network had intended to announce his departure alongside the announcement of his replacement, originally planned for the New Year.

Cibrowski disputed the characterization that DuBois acted independently. In a statement late Thursday, he said he had “worked directly with Maurice for 2 weeks, who is a complete professional, on announcing his departure.”

Earlier in the day, however, other insiders insisted the opposite. “He went rogue,” one CBS insider said, adding that DuBois’ announcement forced the company to speed up its timeline.

DuBois said his last day at CBS, where he has worked for 21 years, will be December 18. He joined “CBS Evening News” in January as co-anchor alongside John Dickerson.

Dickerson announced in October that he planned to leave the network at the end of the year, with his final day scheduled for December 19.

While Cibrowski released a memo thanking DuBois for his service, CBS did not address who will assume control of the “Evening News” broadcast.

Sources said an announcement naming Dokoupil as the new anchor is expected in the coming days.

Weiss had previously considered a broader list of potential replacements, including Fox News’ Bret Baier and Dana Perino, CNN’s Anderson Cooper, and ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman.

However, those candidates remain under long-term contracts and would require more substantial financial commitments than the network is currently positioned to make.

Dokoupil’s comparatively lower salary reportedly made him a more realistic choice for CBS as it balances budget constraints.

His possible move raises questions about how the network will restructure its morning show lineup. Some insiders have speculated about potential changes involving Gayle King or Nate Burleson.

King’s $13 million salary has drawn internal scrutiny, though one source suggested her future at the network could depend on whether management can reduce that compensation.

Burleson, who also earns a multimillion-dollar salary, has been mentioned as another possible departure.

“It’s a game of chess,” a second CBS source said. “It all depends on where the chips fall.”

Anti-ICE Mob Dragged Out After Shutting Down New Orleans Council Meeting
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Anti-ICE Mob Dragged Out After Shutting Down New Orleans Council Meeting

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A New Orleans City Council meeting was brought to a halt Thursday after a group of approximately 30 protesters disrupted proceedings while demanding restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity within the city.

The disruption escalated to the point that police intervened and forcibly removed several individuals from the chamber.

Council President J.P. Morrell suspended public comments after repeated outbursts from protesters who urged council members to declare public property “ICE free” zones.

Morrell attempted to continue the meeting before the interruption intensified.

“Alright, at this time, I’m gonna suspend public comment on this item,” he said, prompting a loud reaction from the group.

As the shouting grew, officers entered the meeting room to escort protesters outside.

According to Nola.com, several individuals resisted removal, resulting in pushing and physical struggles as officers attempted to clear the chamber.

One protester, identified as Toni Jones, was carried out of the building by her arms and legs after refusing to comply with police instructions.

The protest was a direct response to an ongoing federal immigration enforcement effort known as “Catahoula Crunch,” launched by the Department of Homeland Security in the New Orleans area.

The operation is being led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino, with more than 200 federal agents deployed to locate and arrest individuals with criminal records who are in the country unlawfully.

Bovino released details of several arrests connected to the operation in a post on X.

He reported that agents apprehended an illegal Vietnamese national convicted of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated sexual assault with a deadly weapon, and aggravated kidnapping with a deadly weapon.

Another Vietnamese national was detained after previous convictions for sexual assault, larceny, and fondling a child.

Additional arrests included a Honduran national with prior charges of domestic abuse child endangerment, driving while intoxicated, and resisting an officer, along with a Dominican national arrested on cocaine possession charges, according to DHS.

Inside the council chambers, protesters demanded action to restrict federal activity in the city, calling for a policy that would ban agents from accessing city-owned parking lots, vacant land, and garages for civil immigration enforcement purposes.

Demonstrators held signs that read “Silence supports deportation,” “No collaboration with ICE/DHS,” and “Immigrants Built + Rebuilt This City.”

Council members attempted to move forward with the scheduled agenda, but the sustained shouting made it impossible to continue discussion.

Officers eventually cleared the meeting room, allowing the council to resume its session after the disruption had ended.

The federal enforcement effort remains ongoing as DHS continues arrest operations throughout New Orleans.


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