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Former CIA Officer Testifies MKULTRA Never Ended as Luna Exposes 50 Years of Lies to Congress [WATCH]
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Former CIA Officer Testifies MKULTRA Never Ended as Luna Exposes 50 Years of Lies to Congress [WATCH]

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A House Oversight Committee hearing examining the CIA’s historic MKULTRA program renewed questions about decades of classified intelligence activities, document destruction, and whether Congress received complete information about the controversial operation, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), who chairs the House Oversight Committee’s Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, led Tuesday’s hearing titled “Mind Control and Accountability: Uncovering the Truth of the CIA’s MKULTRA Experiments.”

The hearing focused on the CIA’s MKULTRA program, which operated from 1953 through 1973.

Lawmakers and witnesses discussed allegations that the program subjected unwitting individuals, including American citizens, hospital patients, prisoners, and veterans, to experiments involving LSD, hypnosis, electroshock, sensory deprivation, and psychological techniques intended to study mind control.

During her opening remarks, Luna described the operation as “crimes committed by the Central Intelligence Agency against American citizens” and “crimes against humanity.”

“This was a deliberate, systematic governmental operation… authorized by the very top of U.S. intelligence apparatus,” Luna said.

Luna also reviewed the destruction of MKULTRA records in 1973. According to her remarks, then-CIA Director Richard Helms ordered agency records destroyed as he departed office.

She said Sidney Gottlieb and members of his team spent an entire day destroying 152 files before Gottlieb later had his personal papers destroyed.

Luna noted that the head of the CIA’s records center objected in writing but was overruled.

“That is obstruction of justice. That is criminal destruction of federal records,” Luna stated.

She added that no one was imprisoned over the destruction of the records and that victims did not receive formal compensation.

Luna further announced that the CIA is working to declassify newly discovered documents connected to what she described as a previously unknown “forgery program.”

Former CIA officer and whistleblower James Erdman III also testified before the committee.

Erdman said approximately 40 boxes of sensitive records were removed from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence during declassification review efforts.

The testimony echoed statements Erdman previously made before the Senate Homeland Security Committee in May 2026, when he alleged the CIA “took back 40 boxes of JFK files and MKULTRA files being processed for declassification by DNI Tulsi Gabbard” during what he described as “documented efforts to circumvent oversight.”

Following those allegations, Luna and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) sent a preservation letter requesting that all related records be preserved and returned.

Luna later stated on X that her task force had specifically requested the MKULTRA documents for its investigation.

Luna emphasized that the removal of the records “was not a raid,” but said the incident raised questions about the CIA’s compliance with congressional oversight and declassification efforts.

The hearing also examined allegations involving a CIA facility in Germany where MKULTRA subjects were allegedly tortured.

Luna questioned witnesses about the reported location and said she intends to contact the German government to seek assistance, including potential law enforcement cooperation, to locate and identify possible victims.

One witness testified that he may have identified what could have been a secret CIA prison or black site in Germany connected to the program.

Luna described the operation as “criminal in nature” and “horrifying,” adding that it went “unvetted, unchecked, and that there was no accountability.”

Another notable moment came when a former CIA officer testified, “I don’t believe that the research stopped,” referring to MKULTRA-related work.

Witnesses also discussed historical documents referenced during the hearing describing experiments involving memory manipulation.

One document stated: “It’s feasible to take the memory of a definite event in the life of an individual, and through hypnotic suggestion, bring about the subsequent conscious recall to the effect that this event never actually took place. But that a different fictional event actually did occur.”

Author and journalist Stephen Kinzer also testified about Sidney Gottlieb’s role in the program. Kinzer said Gottlieb effectively operated with “a license to kill” issued by the U.S. government.

He testified that the CIA relied on “cut-outs” through universities and other institutions to conduct research while concealing the agency’s involvement.

Kinzer also warned that advances in modern technology could expand capabilities beyond those available during the original MKULTRA era.

“There have been enormous advances in cyber technology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. Covert agencies may have access to tools for mind control that Sidney Gottlieb could not have imagined.”

Witness O’Neill agreed that the significant investment in research and resources made it unlikely such capabilities would simply have been abandoned, arguing that the technology developed during the program remained valuable.

Soros Family Land Grab Sparks Fury in Hamptons Island Community [WATCH]
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Soros Family Land Grab Sparks Fury in Hamptons Island Community [WATCH]

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George Soros and his family have infuriated locals on glamorous Shelter Island after quietly buying up much of the land in the once modest community.

Residents say the billionaire’s real estate spree is tearing apart their small town and replacing it with a fortress for the global elite.

Records show the Soros clan, led by the 95 year old financier and his activist sons Alex and Gregory, have now amassed about 120 acres through shell companies.

That makes them the largest private landowners on an island accessible only by ferry. Locals told reporters the transformation is happening fast, and not for the better.

One former resident said no one knew why the Soros family was buying every property in sight.

“We thought they might be building a bunker away from everyone,” the seller admitted.

Ever since Gregory snapped up a 22-acre estate, streams of trucks, workers, and security equipment have been moving through what used to be a quiet street.

The family allegedly required local contractors to sign nondisclosure agreements before setting foot on site.

Cameras were installed, and access to parts of the road was restricted.

When the Soros team petitioned the town board to install a security fence that would bar residents, the plan was rejected only because the road ends at a public landing.

Residents say they expect the family’s lawyers will eventually push it through anyway.

Longtime local Steve Lenox told officials the island cannot compete with billionaires who rewrite the rules.

“They seem to build whatever they want,” Lenox said during a recent meeting.

“That’s what’s ruining the island.”

Many nodded in agreement.

Shelter Island is small, about 8,000 acres in total.

A quarter of that is already protected land owned by the Nature Conservancy.

That makes the Soros holdings, around two percent of total land, extremely influential.

The only other large private landowner controls barely half as much. Locals fear the balance of power and culture is already tipping toward the super rich.

Land records show the Soros holdings include a massive horse farm purchased last year, where construction began on an eight foot fence without authorization.

The property was pitched as an “organic farm” and apple orchard with cattle, but many residents say it looks more like a heavily secured estate.

When Gregory’s assistant, Matthew Christopher Pietras, appeared before the zoning board to request retroactive approval for the fence, the community got confirmation that the Soros family was behind the string of purchases.

Local resident Mike Gaynor said this pattern is familiar.

“I’ve seen Montauk turn, I’ve seen Sag Harbor turn,” he said.

“In a short period of time, no one is going to afford to live here anymore.”

Property values skyrocket when billionaires move in, and ordinary residents are priced out.

The Soros family’s history on Shelter Island dates back a decade, when George’s ex wife Susan Weber bought a seven figure waterfront mansion.

That property has become a hub of elite activity.

It even hosted a lavish dinner for Alex Soros and Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton’s longtime aide, before their wedding.

The spectacle shut down roads and brought in helicopters carrying the Clintons. Islanders labeled the event an absurd display of privilege and disruption.

Elsewhere on the island, smaller homes tied to the Soros entities are being converted into staff housing.

Locals describe dormitory style buildings that make nearby properties nearly impossible to sell.

“They do whatever they want,” one frustrated homeowner said.

“Now our neighborhood looks like an employee complex for a hotel.”

The family’s ties to progressive causes add more fuel to local resentment.

Alex Soros now runs the 25 billion dollar Open Society Foundations that bankrolls left wing movements worldwide.

The family funneled over 100 million dollars into a super PAC supporting progressive candidates during midterm elections.

To locals grappling with security fences, permits, and camera poles, it feels like another case of wealthy liberals preaching equity from behind guarded gates.

Even worse in the eyes of residents, another outside buyer has been changing the island’s business landscape.

Developer Stefan Sovoliev has acquired key landmarks, including the historic Chequit Hotel and the only pharmacy, which he promptly closed.

The combination of political mega donors and corporate investors is turning Shelter Island into what some here call a “gilded ghost town.”

Despite community outrage, officials seem powerless.

The Soros family employs teams of lawyers, architects, and consultants.

Residents suspect local leaders are outmatched or too willing to bend.

Many who grew up in the area say they hardly recognize their hometown.

What was once a quiet refuge for middle class families is quickly becoming a walled enclave for the ultra rich.

The Soros fortune has long shaped politics around the globe.

Now it is reshaping a peaceful corner of the Hamptons, one acre at a time.

Locals say they are fighting to preserve the last remnants of community life before the entire island becomes, in their words, “another playground for liberal billionaires who want privacy and power but none of the people.”

Vegas Police Stop Transgender Gunman From Carrying Out Casino Massacre [WATCH]
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Vegas Police Stop Transgender Gunman From Carrying Out Casino Massacre [WATCH]

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Police in Las Vegas stopped what could have been a devastating bloodbath after arresting a self-identified transgender shooter who authorities say planned to attack a local casino.

The suspect, 36-year-old Allison Howlett, born male but living as a woman, was apprehended with a carload of firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear after his ex-wife reported that he had made threats to carry out mass violence and “suicide by cop.”

According to Henderson Police Chief Reggie Rader, the call came in just after 9:30 on Saturday morning.

Howlett’s former spouse told police that her stolen vehicle contained multiple firearms and that Howlett had threatened both his own life and the lives of others.

Officers tracked the car to the parking garage at Sunset Station hotel, where they found Howlett armed and alone.

When law enforcement approached, Howlett was reportedly armed with a handgun and had access to a fully automatic, suppressed MP5-style machine gun.

Officers say the vehicle contained 22 firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

Investigators then searched Howlett’s Henderson residence and uncovered an additional 30 firearms, including machine guns and silencers.

The Las Vegas Review Journal reported that Howlett faces 35 felony counts, including assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence charges, auto theft, and 21 counts of larceny of a firearm.

Eight counts of illegal possession of a machine gun or silencer were added to the list.

A judge set bail at 500,000 dollars and ordered that if released, Howlett would be subject to high-level electronic monitoring.

Authorities in Henderson, Clark County, and the FBI’s Las Vegas field office are continuing to investigate the case.

Police described the situation as a “serious and immediate threat” that might have evolved into a mass casualty event if not for the alert call from Howlett’s ex-wife and the swift response of multiple law enforcement agencies.

The FBI praised the quick coordination among departments, saying the outcome highlights the importance of community vigilance.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issued a statement thanking every agency that played a role in preventing what could have been mass carnage.

“As Southern Nevada prepares for the Independence Day holiday, law enforcement agencies throughout the valley remain vigilant and committed to protecting everyone who lives, works, and visits our community,” the statement read.

“Early reporting saves lives.”

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That reminder hits especially close to home for residents of Nevada, who still recall the horrific 2017 Mandalay Bay massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in American history.

There remains little patience among Nevadans for anyone plotting to bring that kind of carnage back to their streets.

This case also adds to an uncomfortable trend the corporate media would rather ignore: a string of recent violent plots tied to self-identified transgender individuals.

While leftist outlets tie themselves in knots justifying pronoun preferences, police officers are confronting a growing pattern of extremist threats emerging from individuals who reject reality itself.

Critics point out that if the ideology driving these violent outbursts came from any conservative group, the mainstream press would label it domestic terrorism and blame the Republican Party directly.

Instead, most major outlets bury such stories deep in their websites, leaving small local publications and conservative media to report the uncomfortable truth.

Former law enforcement professionals are also questioning how a suspect accumulated such a vast collection of weapons without drawing the attention of authorities sooner.

Federal and state firearm laws already exist to prevent illegal possession.

Yet, as this case once again proves, criminals and unstable individuals don’t actually care about the law.

The quick response from Las Vegas officers saved lives and served as a reminder that, when communities and law enforcement work together, threats can be stopped before tragedy strikes.

It’s also a reminder that the ongoing experiment in pronoun politics and gender denial can hide deeper psychological problems that should not be taken lightly.

For all the talk from progressive leaders about red flag laws and “gun safety,” this case proves that solid policing, vigilant neighbors, and prompt reporting are the true shields against violent acts.

The brave men and women in blue prevented another catastrophe and showed the country what real public safety looks like.

While liberals obsess over identity politics and the media protects its favored narratives, it is America’s law enforcement community that continues to stand between order and chaos.

Las Vegas should be grateful for that dedication right now, and so should the rest of the nation.

PA Dem Nominee Slams American Founding, Calls Declaration of Independence a Tool of Privilege [WATCH]
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PA Dem Nominee Slams American Founding, Calls Declaration of Independence a Tool of Privilege [WATCH]

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Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb, the Democrat nominee for Congress in Pennsylvania’s Third District, has made it clear that he is no fan of the nation’s founding principles.

During a recent panel in Philadelphia, Rabb delivered a tirade against the Declaration of Independence, capitalism, and even the concept of American exceptionalism.

His comments sounded more like a college lecture from a tenured Marxist than the words of someone hoping to serve in the United States Congress.

Speaking at an event titled “America at 250, Trump Fascism, Historical Erasure, and the Battle Over Truth,” Rabb dismissed the Declaration of Independence as a document that only served the “privileged” class.

According to him, it was never a source of liberty or inspiration, but a tool used to institutionalize oppression.

Rabb went on to describe the founding document as “performative,” claiming it erased indigenous and black peoples.

He said it created distance from one empire only to empower “very privileged people” who used the Constitution to entrench their advantage years later.

His remarks painted America’s founding as an unredeemable act of theft, declaring the nation was “born on stolen land and stolen labor.”

For someone running to represent the City of Brotherly Love, Rabb’s disdain for America’s first principles strikes a jarring note, particularly coming just steps from Independence Hall, where the Declaration he mocks was signed.

Yet, among his progressive allies, his words drew applause rather than outrage.

Rabb has branded himself as a “democratic socialist” during his five terms in the Pennsylvania House, and with this latest outburst, he is taking aim not just at the country’s past but at its entire political and economic foundation.

He told the audience that America’s systems are inherently harmful, describing fascism as something “built into the very fabric of this nation.”

By Rabb’s telling, the only way to achieve true justice is to rip up the very ideas that make America what it is.

He insisted that long-cherished principles like the American dream and the Protestant work ethic are “myths” that must be discarded before any progress can occur.

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That mindset fits comfortably within today’s far-left ideology, where attacking America is rewarded with media attention, celebrity praise, and political endorsements.

Indeed, Rabb has already earned the backing of Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and influential progressive outfits such as Justice Democrats, the Working Families Party, and the Sunrise Movement.

To the radical wing of the Democrat Party, Rabb is not extreme enough; he is their ideal candidate.

Rabb also used his platform to promote reparations as a key plank of his congressional agenda.

Calling himself “one of the few unapologetic reparationists going to Congress,” he argued that reparations are not only about compensating black Americans but about completely reshaping society itself. He stated, “Reparations is not something that repairs black people. It repairs society itself. And that benefits everyone.”

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Translation: another massive wealth transfer wrapped in the language of justice and equality.

Rabb’s vision of “repairing society” sounds more like tearing down the existing system and rebuilding it in the socialist image cherished by the far left.

Rabb’s speech comes as progressive activists seek to “reframe” the story of America ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.

Instead of reflection and pride in the struggle for liberty that inspired nations around the world, they plan to mark the anniversary with lectures about oppression, colonial sins, and climate justice.

In their version of America’s story, the Founders are villains, capitalism is toxic, and liberty itself is suspect.

It is telling that Rabb chose this milestone year to attack the Declaration of Independence, the very document that defines America’s core belief that all individuals are created equal and endowed with rights by their Creator.

Instead of celebrating human freedom, he prefers to talk about collective guilt and dismantling the institutions that made the United States the most prosperous and free nation in history.

Rabb’s critics say his rhetoric reflects the left’s growing disdain for patriotism itself.

In their worldview, every success of the American experiment must be reinterpreted as a symptom of privilege or oppression.

Meanwhile, ordinary Americans who love their country are branded as reactionary or worse.

Voters in Pennsylvania’s Third District, a deep blue seat where Rabb faces no Republican challenger, may not hear much opposition to his ideas before election day.

Yet his presence in Congress will add one more voice to the Democrat chorus eager to rewrite history, redistribute wealth, and redefine what it means to be American.

As the nation approaches its semiquincentennial, many citizens will celebrate the freedom and vision that gave birth to the Republic.

Chris Rabb, however, seems determined to do the opposite. His version of patriotism is to tear down what generations before him built, replacing gratitude with grievance and pride with perpetual apology.

Sadly, that makes him a perfect fit for today’s Democrat Party.

Air Force Major Arrested for Anti-Trump Stunt on Capitol Grounds, Dem Rep Calls It ‘Courage’ [WATCH]
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Air Force Major Arrested for Anti-Trump Stunt on Capitol Grounds, Dem Rep Calls It ‘Courage’ [WATCH]

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An active duty Air Force major found himself in serious trouble this week after marching onto the Capitol steps in full dress uniform to demand the impeachment of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

The stunt, which was caught on video, ended with the officer, Major Jason Watson, in handcuffs as police removed him from the area.

Video shows Watson shouting at reporters and cameras about presidential war powers and alleged constitutional violations before being detained.

His actions immediately ignited outrage across the military community, where both current and former service members called for swift punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

This was no quiet protest. Watson appeared on the steps as if auditioning for a cable news slot, attempting to lecture Congress on foreign policy and command authority.

Many pointed out that his rant about “unconstitutional usurpation” of power revealed a deep misunderstanding of the president’s constitutional duty as Commander in Chief.

In his speech, Watson claimed that President Trump’s actions in Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran were “a violation of the War Powers Clause” and had resulted in “the deaths of 13 service members and injuries of hundreds more.”

He loudly demanded that both the president and vice president be impeached, convicted, and removed from office.

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For anyone familiar with basic civics, the commander in chief has wide authority to conduct limited military operations in national security situations.

Watson’s tirade not only misrepresented that authority, it did so in uniform and in public, which constitutes overt political activity forbidden for service members.

Critics say he crossed a bright red line.

Publicly accusing the president of high crimes while in the military uniform he swore to uphold is a clear violation of military law.

One retired Army colonel noted that such behavior “risks undermining order and discipline within the ranks” and “makes the military appear as a politicized force instead of a unified defense institution.”

Watson’s arrest triggered immediate calls for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to make an example of the major.

Many conservatives say it is critical that the Pentagon reinforce a message of loyalty to lawful process rather than political theatre.

“This cannot be tolerated,” one Air Force veteran wrote online.

“The uniform represents service to country, not service to an ideology.”

The timing of the stunt raises even more questions.

Reports indicate that Watson coordinated with activists and political operatives connected to Democrat Rep. Al Green of Texas, who was conveniently on-site during the episode.

Green, who lost his primary earlier this year, appeared alongside Watson before the arrest and later delivered remarks in his defense.

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Observers believe this was not spontaneous but a coordinated show designed to embarrass the administration.

The same left-wing “Removal Coalition” behind several anti-Trump publicity campaigns reportedly organized the event.

Watson had participated in previous virtual meetings with that group and with Trump critics including activist Jessica Denson.

If true, it paints a picture of a uniformed officer being used by political activists as a prop.

It also calls into question whether anyone in Green’s orbit encouraged or helped him plan the confrontation outside the Capitol.

Green’s recent remark that “you will hear from me again” after losing his seat now looks like more than a casual statement.

Within the military community, this is being described as one of the most disgraceful breaches of military decorum in years.

Veterans across social media mocked Watson’s claim of acting on “principle,” noting that his decision to engage in partisan attacks while in uniform destroys the very principle of civilian control of the military he swore to respect.

While Watson may believe his arrest gives him a chance at political martyrdom, the actual result is likely to be career-ending.

Legally, he could face a court martial, loss of rank, and a dishonorable discharge.

Those who know military discipline understand that such consequences are not partisan punishment, but the necessary enforcement of the rules that keep politics out of the armed services.

The uniform is supposed to stand for unity, duty, and restraint, not televised moral tantrums against elected leaders.

In the end, the spectacle on the Capitol steps served as a vivid warning about how deeply the left’s obsession with Trump continues to infect American institutions.

Even a commissioned officer, trained to separate politics from service, fell into the trap of self-importance and media validation.

As for Major Watson, his dust-up ended with a pair of handcuffs, not applause.

For a man so determined to broadcast his grievance, it might be the only attention he gets before the Air Force shows him the door.

Democrat Congressman Slams the Rich While His Elementary School-Aged Kids Own Three Golf Courses [WATCH]
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Democrat Congressman Slams the Rich While His Elementary School-Aged Kids Own Three Golf Courses [WATCH]

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Conservative commentator Shawn Farash criticized Rep. Ro Khanna over comments the California Democrat made about wealth, accusing him of hypocrisy by pointing to reports regarding his family’s financial holdings.

Farash made the remarks while discussing Khanna’s recent social media post advocating for an economy that makes it easier for people to build wealth than to accumulate it.

“Speaking of frauds, I thought Dan’s show last week about the most dangerous man in America was very interesting,” Farash said.

He then referenced a post Khanna made on X about economic policy.

“Ro Khanna, I want to be a country where it’s easier to build wealth than it is to hoard it, he said on X. An economy that works for everyone is possible, according to Ro Khanna,” Farash said.

Farash argued that Khanna’s public comments should be viewed alongside information regarding his family’s financial interests.

“Interesting,” Farash said.

He then cited reporting by journalist Andrew Kerr, who posted information on X regarding Khanna’s children.

“Here’s Andrew Kerr on X,” Farash said.

According to Farash, Kerr reported that Khanna’s children own multiple golf courses through family holdings.

“Ro Khanna’s two young children are the proud owners of three private golf courses in Ohio,” Farash said.

Farash emphasized the ages of Khanna’s children while discussing the reported income generated by those properties.

“Ro Khanna’s children, they’re still in elementary school, by the way, have earned up to $2 million from their golf courses in 2024,” Farash said.

He contrasted those reported earnings with Khanna’s public comments about wealth accumulation.

“But what he wants to talk about, we shouldn’t be hoarding wealth,” Farash said.

Farash argued that Khanna should first apply his stated philosophy within his own family before advocating broader economic changes.

“Start with your kids first, you fraud,” Farash said.

Throughout his remarks, Farash characterized Khanna’s statements as inconsistent with the reported financial circumstances involving his family.

According to Farash, public officials who advocate for changes to economic policy should be prepared to answer questions about their own financial arrangements and whether those arrangements align with the positions they promote publicly.

Farash maintained that Khanna’s comments about making it easier to build wealth than to hoard it stand in contrast to the reported earnings associated with his children’s ownership interests in the Ohio golf courses.

He said that disconnect raises broader questions about credibility and consistency among elected officials who advocate for redistributive economic policies while, according to publicly available reports he cited, their own families benefit from substantial private assets.

Farash concluded his criticism by questioning Khanna’s sincerity.

“Could you find somebody as fake and full of sugar honey iced tea as Ro Khanna?” Farash said.

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Tim Walz Grants Pardon to Illegal Immigrant Who Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Girl [WATCH]
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Tim Walz Grants Pardon to Illegal Immigrant Who Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old Girl [WATCH]

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing criticism after the Minnesota Clemency Review Commission granted a pardon to an illegal immigrant convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl, a decision that drew condemnation from the Department of Homeland Security and renewed attention to the state’s handling of criminal illegal immigrants, as reported by The New York Post.

The pardon was approved during the commission’s June 10 meeting. The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission is led by Walz, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minnesota Chief Justice Natalie Hudson.

The pardon was granted to Tou Lue Vang, a 42-year-old Laotian national who had been expected to face deportation proceedings.

Following the commission’s decision, CRC Executive Director Carli Stark sent Vang a letter informing him that his request had been approved.

“Being granted a pardon is a notable achievement and a reflection of the work you have done since your conviction,” Stark wrote.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Vang repeatedly sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl between 2002 and 2006. DHS said he at one point offered the victim $10 to remain silent.

Authorities arrested Vang in 2005. According to a report by The New York Times cited in the original reporting, Vang admitted to the assaults after his arrest, referring to them as a “minor thing” and attributing his actions to cultural norms in Thailand, where he was born in a refugee camp in 1983.

Vang was convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after pleading guilty. According to the report, the plea agreement spared him from serving a prison sentence.

The Department of Homeland Security said Vang entered the United States through California in 1994 as a child after receiving legal status during the Clinton administration.

According to DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis, those protections were later revoked following his 2006 conviction, making him subject to removal from the United States.

Last year, federal authorities detained Vang in Minnesota during President Donald Trump’s “Operation Metro Surge,” an immigration enforcement operation conducted in the state.

The pardon has generated sharp criticism from federal officials.

“Governor Tim Walz’s decision to pardon an illegal alien convicted child rapist so he can remain in our country is disgusting,” DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said in a statement.

She added:

“These are the criminal illegal aliens he and his Minnesota sanctuary politicians are protecting.”

According to the report, the nine-member Minnesota Clemency Review Commission initially voted on Vang’s petition in April. Four members voted in favor of granting the pardon, two voted against it, and three members were absent.

Ahead of the commission’s vote, Vang submitted a letter describing his rehabilitation efforts and stating that he had accepted responsibility for his actions.

The pardon comes as Walz continues to face scrutiny over Minnesota’s immigration policies.

President Donald Trump has previously criticized Walz, who served as former Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate during the 2024 presidential election, over the state’s sanctuary policies involving illegal immigrants, including those convicted of violent crimes.

Earlier this year, Walz also announced that he would not seek a third term as Minnesota governor in the 2026 election despite having won reelection in 2022 by an eight-point margin.

The Minnesota Clemency Review Commission’s decision has placed renewed attention on the state’s clemency process as federal officials continue to criticize the pardon and its potential impact on immigration enforcement.

Florida Veteran Shot Dead in Walmart Parking Lot After Heated Confrontation [WATCH]
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A retired U.S. Army staff sergeant and former combat medic was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon following a dispute over a parking space outside a Walmart in North Lauderdale, Florida, as investigators continue reviewing whether criminal charges will be filed against the woman who pulled the trigger, as reported by The New York Post.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office said the shooting occurred shortly before 12:30 p.m. Tuesday outside the Walmart supercenter in North Lauderdale.

Authorities identified the victim as 62-year-old Bart Diguglielmo, a New Jersey native and retired Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army.

According to investigators, Diguglielmo and an unidentified woman became involved in a verbal dispute over a parking space before the confrontation escalated.

The woman told investigators she fired in self-defense, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Officials have not released her identity while the investigation remains ongoing.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene immediately after the shooting.

“I was walking up and heard a lady screaming,” witness David Anderson told CBS News Miami. “She was screaming, and she was saying a lot of things.”

Video recorded by bystanders and shared on social media captured portions of the confrontation before the shooting.

The footage shows a woman wearing a white shirt stepping out of her vehicle while holding a handgun as she argued with a man believed to be Diguglielmo, who was wearing a gray shirt.

According to a video obtained by WPLG, the two repeatedly pointed at one another while standing near an empty parking space. At one point during the argument, Diguglielmo raised both of his hands into the air.

The video then appears to show Diguglielmo moving around another vehicle while the woman continued pointing the firearm at him. Moments later, a single gunshot was heard, and he fell to the ground.

Emergency responders transported Diguglielmo to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Family members remembered Diguglielmo as a decorated Army veteran who served during Operation Desert Storm.

His sister told CBS News Miami that he had dedicated much of his life to military service before later working as a nurse.

A native of Hammonton, New Jersey, Diguglielmo’s Facebook profile states that he served as a combat nurse, combat medic, and tactical communications expert during his military career.

After leaving the Army, he lived in Lauderhill, Florida, where his sister said he also worked as a retired nurse.

Remembering her brother, she said:

“He was a Christian man and a very good person and would not hurt anyone.”

Investigators have not announced whether surveillance footage from the Walmart parking lot will become part of the public record, but authorities are reviewing all available evidence as they continue examining the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office has not identified the woman involved in the shooting.

Once detectives complete their investigation, the case will be forwarded to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, which will determine whether criminal charges are appropriate.

The fatal shooting remains under investigation.

Heartbroken Boyfriend Reveals Gut Wrenching Details After Trying to Save Girlfriend from Alligator Attack [WATCH]
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The boyfriend of a Florida woman who died after an alligator attack over the weekend is speaking publicly for the first time, describing his grief after unsuccessfully trying to save her during the encounter.

Brittany Clark, 31, died Sunday after an alligator attacked her while she was swimming in the Econlockhatchee River at Little Big Econ State Forest in Seminole County, Florida.

Authorities said Clark was in the river with her boyfriend, Chance Allison, and her roommate, Jayden Hernandez, when the attack occurred.

In a Facebook post shared on Wednesday, Allison reflected on the loss of Clark and the future the couple had planned together.

“I’m just still in disbelief of what took place. We had so many things planned out and memories to be made,” Allison wrote.

He continued by remembering Clark and expressing his commitment to caring for her pets.

“You were such a special person and did not deserve to go out in such a way. I love you and don’t worry about shady and hokie, I’ll take care of them forever,” he wrote, referring to Clark’s cat and dog.

Allison also said he is making arrangements for a celebration of Clark’s life.

“Also, thank you, everyone, for all the kind messages,” he wrote. “They really have helped me hold together just as much as I’m falling apart.”

Authorities said Allison attempted to pull Clark away after a 13-foot alligator clamped onto her while the group was swimming in approximately three feet of water.

Emergency responders were dispatched after a frantic 911 call from the scene. Audio obtained by the New York Post captured a caller describing Clark’s injuries while asking for immediate medical assistance.

Clark could also be heard in the background during the call as emergency personnel gathered information to help first responders locate the victims.

Clark, who worked as a bulldozer operator in the Orlando area, was transported to a hospital but died before arriving.

According to a medical examiner’s report obtained by The Times, Clark died from “multiple blunt force injuries of the upper extremities.”

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said its investigation found no indication that Clark had done anything to provoke the alligator before the attack.

According to the agency, Clark had been swimming in water approximately three feet deep when the incident occurred.

Following the attack, wildlife officers captured and euthanized two large alligators in the area as part of the ongoing investigation.

“A 13-foot alligator found at the incident location, and a 12.5-foot alligator half a mile away were captured and killed,” the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a statement.

The agency added that testing is continuing as investigators work to determine which animal was responsible for the attack.

“Samples from the alligators have been collected, and the FWC’s investigation into this incident remains active.”

Officials have not announced any final conclusions regarding the investigation.

The fatal attack has drawn attention across Florida as investigators continue reviewing evidence collected from the scene.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has not released additional findings beyond confirming that the investigation remains active.

Cops Rip NYC Mayor for Withholding Holiday Pay Ahead of Fourth of July Chaos
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Cops Rip NYC Mayor for Withholding Holiday Pay Ahead of Fourth of July Chaos

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Thousands of New York City police officers preparing for an unusually busy Fourth of July weekend learned this week that their holiday pay would be delayed, prompting the Police Benevolent Association to file a grievance against the city as frustration spread among officers, as reported by The New York Post.

According to city officials, union leaders were informed Wednesday that holiday paychecks for NYPD officers would be distributed during the third week of July instead of the second week, which has been the practice in previous years.

The announcement came in an email from Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry to union members.

The delay initially sparked criticism directed at Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration, although the NYPD later said the issue resulted from an internal payroll processing problem that officials were working to correct.

In his message to officers, Hendry criticized the delayed payments, noting that officers are working extended shifts during one of the busiest security periods of the year.

“This is not only a violation of our contractual rights. (It’s) also an insult to PBA members who are working long hours in extreme heat to meet the extraordinary security demands of the upcoming holiday weekend,” Hendry wrote.

The union president also announced that the organization would formally challenge the city’s decision.

“The PBA will therefore file a grievance seeking to bar the City from delaying payment of the holiday checks, and we will continue to pursue every measure to hold the current City administration accountable for its refusal to support our members,” Hendry wrote.

Sources said union officials submitted the grievance on Wednesday through the NYPD’s Office of Labor Relations. If the dispute is not resolved, it could proceed to arbitration.

Later Wednesday, the NYPD released a statement explaining that the delay stemmed from an internal processing issue rather than a policy decision.

“This was an internal processing error, and we are working hard to address it immediately. We believe we will be able to fix it and ensure that everyone receives their holiday pay in the second paycheck of this month, as they so rightfully deserve. No one does more for this city than the cops, and the very least they deserve is timely pay for the work they have done,” the department said.

According to sources, holiday pay varies depending on an officer’s salary level. Officers at the entry pay scale are expected to receive nearly $2,800 in holiday compensation.

The current dispute follows a similar payroll delay that occurred in January shortly after Mamdani assumed office.

According to Hendry’s email, city officials at that time said payroll processing had been delayed because the city’s payroll office needed to update its systems to comply with new tax requirements.

Hendry noted that the current delay came without a similar explanation.

“This time, the City has offered no excuse for the delay,” his email stated.

The payroll issue comes as the NYPD prepares for one of its largest security operations of the summer.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a joint news conference on Wednesday that thousands of uniformed officers will be assigned to 12-hour shifts leading up to and throughout the Independence Day holiday.

Cops Rip NYC Mayor for Withholding Holiday Pay Ahead of Fourth of July Chaos

Security operations begin Friday with the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden.

Additional major events scheduled throughout the weekend include the International Naval and Aviation Review, the Parade of Sails, and Macy’s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration on Saturday.

The deployment will continue on Sunday with the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The combination of nationally significant celebrations, major sporting events, and large public gatherings is expected to require an extensive police presence across the New York metropolitan area throughout the holiday weekend.

City Hall did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the payroll dispute.


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