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NJ School District Sued Over Alleged ‘Pedophile Parties,’ Retaliation Claims by Former Teacher
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NJ School District Sued Over Alleged ‘Pedophile Parties,’ Retaliation Claims by Former Teacher

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A former special education teacher in the Pinelands Regional School District has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit alleging that district staff members participated in “pedophile parties” and that administrators retaliated against her after she reported misconduct involving a paraprofessional and an underage female student, as reported by The New York Post.

The lawsuit, filed in Ocean County, resurfaced this week after being circulated by multiple news outlets.

According to the complaint, the paraprofessional and several other staff members held more than one “dress as your favorite pedophile” party around August 2023.

The lawsuit states that while details of the gatherings were not included, the paraprofessional’s involvement reflected an “egregious glorification of pedophiles,” according to plaintiff Melissa Pomphrey, who worked as a special education teacher in the district.

Pomphrey alleged in the filing that the paraprofessional was himself a pedophile and that he “would frequently invite this underage student to hang out with him after school.”

The student was described as a junior at the high school. The lawsuit further states that the paraprofessional endangered the female student by bringing her around an 18-year-old autistic male student in a special needs classroom who could be “sexually violent toward females.”

Pomphrey said she reported the alleged parties, the suspected inappropriate relationship between the paraprofessional and the student, and broader safety concerns to district administrators.

The lawsuit claims administrators conducted what she described as a “sham” investigation before reassigning her from her high school classroom to a middle school role, which she said was widely regarded within the district as a demotion. The paraprofessional remained employed.

“Therefore, it was abundantly clear that Defendants [Pinelands’ administrators] assigned Plaintiff (Pomphrey) this classroom in pure retaliation for her complaints of the unlawful, unsafe, and neglectful environment fostered by Defendants,” the lawsuit states.

Following the reassignment, Pomphrey said she developed severe anxiety and depression.

The filing says she spent the period between May and September 2024 experiencing anxiety, depression, nausea, and uncontrollable vomiting due to stress.

According to the lawsuit, Pomphrey continued submitting complaints to administrators, but the district “continued to sweep the same under the rug in an effort to force Plaintiff out of her position.”

By November 2024, her symptoms had intensified to the point where both her doctor and psychiatrist placed her on disability leave, which she took unpaid.

While she was on medical leave, she said she was informed her contract would not be renewed. Her lawsuit alleges this decision constituted discrimination based on her medical condition and retaliation for her repeated complaints.

Pomphrey is seeking reinstatement, back pay, legal fees, and court-ordered anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation training for district officials.

The lawsuit, filed in late August, names High School Principal Troy Henderson, Director of Special Services Marisa Elwood, and special education teacher Scott Beaton, in addition to the district.

The Pinelands Regional School District has denied the claims in court filings. Superintendent Melissa A. McCooley previously told NJ.com that the district would not “dignify the baseless lawsuit.”

“The Pinelands Regional School District takes all matters involving the safety and well-being of our students with the utmost seriousness. However, we will not dignify this baseless lawsuit with a response,” McCooley said.

A trial date has not been set.

Florida Officer Shot in Face During Service Call; Suspect Killed
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Florida Officer Shot in Face During Service Call; Suspect Killed

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A Port St. Lucie police sergeant was shot in the face Monday evening while responding to a service call connected to what authorities say was a dispute involving mental health issues, as reported by Fox News.

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The suspect was killed after exchanging gunfire with officers.

Police Chief Leo Niemczyk said six officers arrived around 6 p.m. at a home on the 11000 block of SW Lake Park Drive. According to Niemczyk, less than a minute after they approached the residence, an adult male armed with an assault rifle appeared outside and opened fire. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect at the scene.

Niemczyk identified the injured officer as Sgt. Erik LeVasseur, a 27-year veteran of the Port St. Lucie Police Department. No other officers were hurt.

Though the investigation remains in its early stages, Niemczyk said the incident stemmed from a situation involving neighbors and a mental health-related call.

“It’s the notification that you just dread every day, but it’s always in the back of your mind, as a police chief, as a leader in law enforcement. It’s something that you’re always very aware of, afraid of, concerned for, and then it happens,” Niemczyk said.

Sgt. LeVasseur was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, where he underwent surgery Monday night.

“We’re very optimistic for his prognosis. And at this time, we’re just asking for prayers,” Niemczyk added.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Port St. Lucie Police Department are continuing to investigate the shooting.

Hillary Clinton Blames TikTok for Rising Anti-Israel Sentiment Among Young Americans
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Hillary Clinton Blames TikTok for Rising Anti-Israel Sentiment Among Young Americans

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Hillary Clinton said this week that rising hostility toward Israel among younger Americans is being fueled by what she described as misleading and false content circulating widely on social media platforms, as reported by The New York Post.

Clinton made the remarks Tuesday during a New York conference hosted by the Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom.

Clinton said many young people — including those she described as “smart, well-educated, young people from our own country, from around the world” — were turning to platforms like TikTok for information about the Israel-Hamas war.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – November 3, 2022: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses a campaign rally at Barnard College in New York City.

“Where were they getting their information?” she asked. “They were getting their information from social media, particularly TikTok.”

She said short-form videos became the primary source of information for many young Americans about “what happened on October 7th, what happened in the days, weeks, and months to follow.”

Clinton told the audience that reliance on social media for updates about the conflict poses what she called a serious concern.

“That’s a serious problem. It’s a serious problem for democracy, whether it’s Israel or the United States, and it’s a serious problem for our young people,” she said.

Clinton also argued that young Americans were encountering narratives about the conflict that she said were misleading.

She described the online content as one-sided “pure propaganda,” and said some videos circulating widely were “totally made up” or not representative of the events they claimed to depict.

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She said these dynamics have made discussions about the conflict more difficult among younger Americans. According to Clinton, many do not have background knowledge about the region’s history, including young Jewish Americans.

“It’s not just the usual suspects. It’s a lot of young Jewish Americans who don’t know the history and don’t understand,” she said.

Clinton said the information environment itself is a major factor. “A lot of the challenge is with younger people. More than 50% of young people in America get their news from social media,” she said.

She added that the nature of the content being consumed is part of the problem.

“So just pause on that for a second. They are seeing short-form videos, some of them totally made up, some of them not at all representing what they claim to be showing, and that’s where they get their information,” Clinton said.

Clinton’s remarks come amid ongoing debate over how platforms should handle content related to global conflicts and political events, as well as questions about the influence short-form digital media wields over younger generations.

Dems Pete Hegseth Narrative Blows Up Faster Than A Cartel Boat in the Gulf of America
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Dems Pete Hegseth Narrative Blows Up Faster Than A Cartel Boat in the Gulf of America

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A growing narrative alleging that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a narcoterrorist boat targeted by the Trump administration on Sept. 2 is facing new scrutiny following additional reporting from the New York Times.

The Washington Post had previously claimed, citing unnamed sources, that a Special Operations commander “ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions,” asserting that the action was intended to kill two survivors clinging to the wreckage.

Hegseth denied the allegation, calling it “fabricated.”

The White House Press Secretary also stated that Hegseth never issued any order for a second strike on the vessel.

According to the Washington Post report, the alleged order was described as part of what the outlet called the administration’s “war on suspected drug traffickers in the Western Hemisphere.”

The claim centered on the assertion that two individuals in the water were targeted because of instructions from Hegseth.

New reporting from the New York Times, citing five U.S. officials familiar with the operation, supports the administration’s position that Hegseth ordered the initial strike but did not direct any subsequent action.

The officials spoke separately on condition of anonymity because the matter remains under investigation.

The New York Times reported: “According to five U.S. officials, who spoke separately and on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter that is under investigation, Mr. Hegseth, ahead of the Sept. 2 attack, ordered a strike that would kill the people on the boat and destroy the vessel and its purported cargo of drugs. But, each official said, Mr. Hegseth’s directive did not specifically address what should happen if a first missile turned out not to fully accomplish all of those things. And, the officials said, his order was not a response to surveillance footage showing that at least two people on the boat survived the first blast.”

The Times further reported that Admiral Bradley ordered the initial missile strike and “then several follow-up strikes that killed the initial survivors and sank the disabled boat.”

The officials told the Times that “as that operation unfolded,” Hegseth did not give Bradley any further orders.

The additional reporting presents a different sequence of decision-making than what was originally suggested.

The Times also noted that two officials “questioned whether the surviving people were Admiral Bradley’s intended target in the second strike, as opposed to the purported drugs and the disabled vessel.”

According to those officials, the cargo “remained a threat and a lawful military target because another cartel-associated boat might have come to retrieve it.”

This account directly contradicts the portrayal that Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors floating in the water.

Instead, the officials cited by the Times indicated that Bradley exercised operational authority during the unfolding situation, while Hegseth issued no further direction beyond authorizing the initial strike.

Hegseth said Admiral Bradley had his “100 percent support.”

21 Blue States Enter the ‘Find Out’ Phase as USDA Moves to Clamp Down on SNAP Fraud
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21 Blue States Enter the ‘Find Out’ Phase as USDA Moves to Clamp Down on SNAP Fraud

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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the Department of Agriculture will halt federal funding to states that decline to provide data needed to investigate fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Rollins detailed the decision during a cabinet meeting of the Trump administration as she reviewed the agency’s recent findings and ongoing efforts to address misuse within the program.

Rollins said that in February the USDA asked all states to “turn over their data to the federal government to let the USDA partner with them to root out” fraud, but only 29 states complied.

She noted that the noncompliant states were predominantly blue states.

“The third thing — we have so much great things to talk about at USDA, but the third thing which became very much a part of the national conversation during the Democrat shutdown was SNAP reform, food stamp reform,” Rollins said during the meeting.

“When all of America saw, which so many of us know, and have been working on — but when you have so much rampant fraud in a program that 42 million Americans participate in.”

Rollins said the agency’s review uncovered several categories of misuse.

She reported that since President Donald Trump took office, 800,000 of the 42 million Americans enrolled in the program have “moved off of food stamps.”

She added that the USDA discovered that 186,000 dead individuals’ Social Security numbers were “being used,” and that 500,000 people were receiving “benefits more than twice.”

“In February of this year, we asked for all the states — for the first time, to turn over their data to the federal government to let the USDA partner with them to root out this fraud. To make sure that those who really need food stamps are getting them,” Rollins said.

“But, also to ensure that the American taxpayer is protected. Twenty-nine states said yes, not surprisingly the red states, and that’s where all of that data — that fraud comes from.”

She said 21 states, including California, New York, and Minnesota, declined to share their data.

According to Rollins, “as of next week” the USDA will “stop moving federal funds into those states until they comply.”

Rollins discussed the findings further in an interview with Newsmax, where she reiterated the scale of the fraud uncovered through the data provided so far.

She said the USDA found that 186,000 “deceased men and women and children in this country are receiving a check,” adding that “this is just data from those 29 mostly red states.”

“Can you imagine when we get our hands on the blue state data what we’re gonna find?” Rollins said in the interview.

She pointed to additional irregularities first reported by Breitbart News.

As Rollins continued analyzing information from the 29 cooperating states, she discovered electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards with unusually high balances, including some exceeding $10,000.

Other cards had not been used for several years, and some had reportedly been “issued to people who never existed.”

Rollins said the USDA’s goal is to ensure that individuals in need receive assistance while preventing continued misuse of federal funds.

She emphasized that the cooperation of all states is necessary to complete the agency’s fraud review and carry out reforms intended to protect taxpayers and strengthen program integrity.

Obama, with a Straight Face, Says Mainstream News Does a Good Job of Presenting Facts
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Obama, with a Straight Face, Says Mainstream News Does a Good Job of Presenting Facts

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Former President Barack Obama defended legacy media outlets during a Monday appearance at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, telling attendees he believes mainstream news organizations “still do a very good job of just presenting facts.”

His comments came in response to a question from museum chairperson Olivia Walton about which media outlets he relies on.

Obama’s remarks followed renewed national discussion about corporate media credibility and reporting standards.

A Wall Street Journal article published Dec. 19, 2024, reported that White House aides had “insulated” Joe Biden, including from members of his own Cabinet, as his health declined.

The story echoed earlier reporting from the outlet that drew criticism from some media organizations at the time.

Obama said cable news outlets, regardless of political alignment, had “fallen prey” to economic incentives.

“I actually think — I actually think that the mainstream news still does a very good job of just presenting facts,” Obama said.

“I think cable, regardless of the cable station, has fallen prey to the same economic imperatives that we’re seeing in every other type of news, which is, you are deliberately controversial, deliberately aggressive, deliberately trying to make people feel angry and aggrieved, because that attracts attention.”

Questions about the White House’s public statements regarding Biden’s health persisted throughout his final year in office.

Biden referenced speaking with individuals who had been deceased for years, including former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who died in 2017, and former French President Francois Mitterrand, who died in 1996.

Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich discussed press hesitation on “America’s Newsroom” in May 2025.

Heinrich told host Bill Hemmer that many reporters avoided the topic of Biden’s health.

“Well, you know, for about three years they would go like this: They don’t want to be associated,” Heinrich said while leaning away from Hemmer.

When Hemmer asked, “Who?” she answered, “The rest of the press, because the White House was very effective in maligning anyone who was skeptical about the president’s age and abilities as a bad actor, as someone who is not a good journalist.”

Heinrich later added that the White House press office “abused” reporters who asked those questions “with sourcing.”

The White House unveiled a new feature on its website Friday calling out what it described as “fake news” coverage.

The update followed several high-profile corrections and controversies involving corporate media reporting on President Donald Trump in recent years.

The British Broadcasting Corporation faced criticism after The Telegraph reported that a documentary used clips from Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, speech that were 54 minutes apart, edited in a way that suggested he encouraged the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Following the report, two senior BBC officials resigned.

BBC chairman Samir Shah issued an apology to Trump in a Nov. 13 letter and said the documentary would not air again.

Trump reached a $15 million settlement with ABC in December 2024 after suing the network on March 19, 2024.

The lawsuit centered on a March 10, 2024, interview in which “This Week” host George Stephanopoulos told Republican Rep. Nancy Mace that Trump had been found “liable for rape,” a claim Trump disputed.

ABC agreed to settle after weeks of legal proceedings.

In July 2025, Paramount announced it had resolved a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Trump over the editing of an October 2024 “60 Minutes” interview with then–Vice President Kamala Harris.

Trump alleged that the broadcast misrepresented statements made during the interview.

Paramount confirmed the settlement but did not disclose additional terms.

‘Greggy’s Cult’ Terrorized, Blackmailed Kids into Sexual Acts, Instructed Suicide
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‘Greggy’s Cult’ Terrorized, Blackmailed Kids into Sexual Acts, Instructed Suicide

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Federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, that a Queens man and four other individuals linked to a disturbing online cult terrorized and blackmailed children on gaming platforms, coercing them into performing sexual acts on camera and instructing them to kill themselves.

The group, known as “Greggy’s Cult,” operated from 2019 to 2021, targeting children as young as 11 using Discord, Roblox, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

Hector Bermudez, 29, from Queens, was arrested and arraigned in federal court on Tuesday.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York detailed the group’s activities, which involved exploiting children nationwide.

“No child should ever be terrorized or exploited online, and no online platform should give refuge to predators,” U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement.

“The Department of Justice will continue to protect children, support survivors, and hold accountable anyone who preys on the vulnerable — online or offline — with every tool we have.”

According to court documents, the suspects conducted video calls on these digital platforms, forcing children to perform sexually explicit acts, sometimes using household objects.

The group recorded or screenshot these acts and shared them online or among themselves.

Victims were further coerced into marking their bodies with cult members’ names and creating videos where they begged for forgiveness, declaring themselves “owned” to demonstrate loyalty.

The accused continued their scheme by urging several victims to take their own lives, including one instance where a child was told to overdose or hang themselves from a ceiling fan.

Authorities revealed that the cult employed malware to lock minors out of their computers until they complied with the group’s demands.

The youngest victim identified in the case was 11 years old.

The investigation uncovered a pattern of exploitation that spanned multiple states, with the FBI and NYPD collaborating to dismantle the operation.

In addition to Bermudez, the federal indictment named Zachary Dosch, 26, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Rumaldo Valdez, 22, of Honolulu, Hawaii; David Brilhante, 28, of San Diego, California; and Camden Rodriguez, 22, of Longmont, Colorado.

Valdez is currently serving a sentence for another federal case.

Each suspect faces charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, distribution of child pornography, access with intent to view child pornography, and conspiracy to communicate interstate threats.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch commented on the case, stating, “This case underscores how easily predators can embed themselves in the digital platforms that minors use.”

She added, “The NYPD and our federal partners have been focused on uncovering and dismantling online groups that prey on children, and today’s indictment reflects the progress of that work.”

The FBI has opened a hotline, 1-800-CALL-FBI, encouraging potential victims to come forward.

Prosecutors noted that the investigation remains ongoing, with additional evidence being reviewed.

The court documents provide a detailed account of the group’s methods, including the use of gaming networks to target vulnerable children.

The case has drawn attention to the risks posed by online platforms, with law enforcement emphasizing their commitment to addressing such crimes.

Tennessee Voters Crushed Democrat Hopes as Van Epps Secures GOP Seat
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Tennessee Voters Crushed Democrat Hopes as Van Epps Secures GOP Seat

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Republican nominee Matt Van Epps won Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn in a closely watched contest to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. Mark Green, who resigned in June to take a private sector position.

The Associated Press projected Van Epps as the winner as ballots continued to be counted.

In his victory statement, Van Epps said, “This race was bigger than just one campaign. It represented a defining moment for Tennessee and for the direction of the country.”

Early returns showed him leading by roughly nine points.

The district, which covers central and western parts of the state and includes sections of Nashville, has been firmly Republican for years.

President Donald Trump carried it by 22 points in last year’s presidential election, and Green won re-election in 2022 and 2024 by more than 20 points.

Even so, polling ahead of the special election indicated a competitive race following Democratic gains in the 2025 elections.

Asked on Election Day whether the margin mattered, Van Epps told Fox News Digital, “a win is a win.”

He added, “we’re going to press as hard as we can to win by the biggest margin we can, and then we’re going to hold the majority in ’26.”

Behn, a state representative and former healthcare community organizer often compared to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, addressed supporters after the results came in.

“Although tonight is not the final result of what we wanted…it is the beginning of something so powerful in Tennessee and across the South,” she said in her concession remarks.

Speaking earlier at a Nashville Democratic Party office, she told supporters, “Whatever happens, win or lose, you’ve inspired a country. You’ve shown people the South has something to say.”

When asked by Fox News Digital whether she felt she had achieved a form of victory without carrying the election, Behn said, “For me, we’ve already won over the hearts and minds of so many Tennesseans and across the country. What starts here changes this country.”

She also said, “I think the electorate is shifting to accept a candidate like me that has a progressive track record.”

Behn centered her campaign on affordability and healthcare.

National Democratic groups highlighted her gains in the heavily Republican district.

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said in a public statement,

“What happened tonight in Tennessee makes it clear: Democrats are on offense and Republicans are on the ropes.”

He added, “Aftyn Behn’s overperformance in this Trump +22 district is historic and a flashing warning sign for Republicans heading into the midterms.”

House Majority PAC said, “Tonight’s results make it clear: No House Republican’s re-election should be considered safe next November.”

The National Republican Congressional Committee pointed to Van Epps’ background as a combat veteran and former Tennessee Department of General Services commissioner.

NRCC Chair Richard Hudson said, “Tennesseans know they can trust Van Epps to fight for their safety, security, and prosperity. No one is better positioned to take up the mantle and deliver results for Tennessee families, workers, and small business owners.”

President Trump endorsed Van Epps during the primary and congratulated him on social media following the win, writing that it was a “BIG Congressional WIN” and “Another great night for the Republican Party!!!”

Van Epps told supporters in his victory speech, “Our victory was powered by a movement of Tennesseans that are ready for change. We are grateful to the President for his unwavering support that charted this movement and catapulted us to victory. President Trump was all-in with us. That made the difference. In Congress, I’ll be all-in with him.”

Responding to Democratic claims about their momentum, Van Epps told Fox News Digital, “we have the resounding victory. This is a victory for Republicans. It’s a victory for our district. It’s a victory for President Trump. We are going to take this momentum forward, and we’re going to win in 2026.”

Outside groups from both parties poured millions into the race, and both national committees deployed staff to the district.

House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned with Van Epps on Monday, telling Fox News Digital, “Special elections are strange because a lot of people take for granted in a deep red district like this that the Republican is just going to win automatically. Nothing’s automatic.”

Johnson phoned President Trump during one rally, allowing him to address supporters by speakerphone.

“Let’s make it a sweeping victory,” Trump said. “The whole world is watching Tennessee right now.”

Later that evening, Trump joined Van Epps for a tele rally. Other Republicans, including Gov. Bill Lee, Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, and several members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation, joined the candidate on the trail.

Democrats also sent notable figures to support Behn. Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, LaTosha Brown of the Black Voters Matter Fund, and former Vice President Al Gore participated in a virtual rally the night before the election.

Behn faced sustained criticism from Republicans over past statements.

In a 2020 podcast, she said, “I hate the city, I hate the bachelorettes, I hate the pedal taverns, I hate country music, I hate all of the things that make Nashville apparently an ‘it’ city to the rest of the country. But I hate it.”

She said in a CNN interview that she was a “private citizen” when she made those remarks and described frustration with tourist congestion.

Republicans also pointed to a 2019 op-ed titled, “Tennessee is a racist state, and so is its legislature,” and resurfaced comments critical of law enforcement from an old social media account.

Van Epps said in an interview, “She does not represent the values of Tennessee or of America. She is as far left as you can get. She’s a radical.”

Johnson called her “a dangerous far leftist,” and Trump claimed she “hates Christianity” and “hates country music.”

Behn responded to the criticism by telling supporters, “Clearly, I’m living rent-free in President Trump’s mind,” and joked, “I always love to hear from my fans.”

She told Fox News Digital she was “running on a very simple message of addressing the affordability crisis that Tennesseans are facing, and they [Republicans] don’t have a remedy for it.”

‘Dead On’: Higbie and Donalds Torch Jasmine Crockett for Ignoring Illegal Alien Crisis
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‘Dead On’: Higbie and Donalds Torch Jasmine Crockett for Ignoring Illegal Alien Crisis

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Byron Donalds and Carl Higbie issued sharp criticism of Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s recent comments on immigration, arguing that her stance ignores the federal government’s duty to secure the nation and fails to address the strain illegal immigration places on communities, budgets, and housing markets.

Both said Crockett’s remarks appear driven by a desire for media visibility rather than public safety or responsible policy.

Carl Higbie opened by questioning Crockett’s position.

He said, “Your colleague, Jasmine Crockett. I just I don’t know where she gets this.”

Donalds responded that her approach is familiar on Capitol Hill.

“Neither do I, neither does anybody else. Look what Jasmine is trying to do is typical of unfortunately, what’s happening on Capitol Hill. You got a lot of members trying to get cute, trying to get on TV more. This is a very stupid take by her, it makes no sense at all,” he said.

Donalds argued that border security is a core federal responsibility.

“The federal government has a responsibility to secure the nation and to secure the people of America. That’s its job. So, yes, criminal illegal aliens must be deported, all of them. There can’t be any equivocation. People in the country illegally, they need to go home,” he said.

He outlined several reasons for removing criminal illegal aliens.

“Number one, our communities don’t have enough room. Number two, budgets at the local level, state levels are all being stretched. Number three, when you allow like Joe Biden did, and quite frankly, like Jasmine Crockett did, 15 million people to come into the country illegally. Where are they living? Where they’re living in is in apartments and in houses that are also helping to artificially drive up the cost of housing in the United States, and who suffers the consequences for that, people who are on the lower end of the economic spectrum in our country,” Donalds said.

Donalds said Crockett’s remarks serve media interests rather than the public.

“So Jasmine, once again, doesn’t know what she’s talking about. She’s trying to make sure she’s on MSNBC or MS NOW, or whatever the heck they call the thing, because nobody really watches it and nobody cares. It is another cheap take that makes no sense that leaves the American people less safe in their own country,” he said.

Higbie agreed fully with Donalds’ assessment. “Dead on, completely dead on, maybe less shrimp running on treadmills, more deportations. I like that,” he said.

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Corruption in Newsom’s California is Worse than Tim Walz’s Minnesota: Steve Hilton
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Corruption in Newsom’s California is Worse than Tim Walz’s Minnesota: Steve Hilton

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Steve Hilton shared an account from the campaign trail to illustrate what he described as deep, systemic problems inside California’s welfare system.

The story involved a hotel owner near Sacramento and a new employee from Afghanistan whose situation, Hilton said, exposes the scale of benefits and the incentives built into the state’s programs.

Hilton said, “Here’s a story just from the campaign trail. A few weeks ago, I met a guy who owns a hotel, an Airport Hotel, near Sacramento, the seat of California’s government, and he he had a new employee to drive the shuttle bus to the airport from Afghanistan, an immigrant from Afghanistan.”

Hilton said the employee made an unusual request after being hired.

“After two days, this person said to the the owner of the hotel, could he please be paid in cash? And and the person I was talking said, Well, no, we don’t do it like that. You’re on payroll. Why do you want to be paid in cash? Well, I’m worried that I’ll lose all my welfare benefits,” he said.

Hilton said the employee then revealed the value of those benefits.

“Really. How much are they? Here’s the number, $7,000 a month. $7,000 a month. So even with, you know, Tim Walt’s level accounting skills, we can figure out that’s $84,000 a year,” he said.

Hilton contrasted that figure with other public numbers, adding, “In that post you mentioned from the president, he talked about 50,000 This is Sacramento County, $84,000 a year.”

Hilton said the hotel owner learned even more about the support the employee received.

“On top of that, he dug into it. This person from Afghanistan was told by social services in Sacramento, by Sacramento County, and don’t worry, we going to deliver groceries to to your house, because you shouldn’t go shopping because Americans are racist, and it’s safer for you to stay at home and we’ll deliver your groceries,” he said.

Hilton reacted to the situation by asking, “I mean, what are we doing in this country? What are we doing?”

Hilton said the situation reflects broader issues inside the state.

“And the point that I’m making today is that just as with everything else, whatever we’re seeing in Minnesota, you can be sure it’s much worse. In California, we’ve had longer period of uninterrupted one party rule, and we have a budget of over 320 $5 billion,” he said.

He pointed to documented cases of waste and fraud.

“We already know that over $20 billion was lost to fraud in the pandemic with what they call the EDD, the Employment Development Department, payments sent out to people in jail, people on death Row, people who had died $20 billion we know that that’s already gone. That’s just one part of the welfare state in California,” Hilton said.

Hilton also highlighted spending on homelessness.

“We know that over 20 billion was wasted on homelessness. Who knows where that ended up? I think the probable number in California is up to $100 billion that’s an estimate,” he said.

Hilton concluded by calling for an investigation into the state’s programs.

“What I’m calling for today is a thorough audit of every single part of California’s bloated welfare state to root out the fraud and corruption,” he said.

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