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Austin police officer under fire for breaking up a fight. Video circulating shows the officer's intervention tactics drawing criticism online. The incident has sparked debate about appropriate use of force and de-escalation protocols.

NYC hotel prices have become increasingly unaffordable for regular visitors, with critics pointing to taxpayer-funded rooms allocated for migrants as a factor squeezing availability and driving up costs. The complaint: everyday Americans are priced out of visiting the city while public funds subsidize accommodations for undocumented immigrants.

Michigan US Senate debate got heated as Mike Rogers fired back at opponent Abdul El-Sayed over residency attacks. When El-Sayed called out Rogers for owning a Florida home, Rogers countered: "He owns a home in the United Arab Emirates. At least Florida is in the United States." The exchange marked a sharp turn in tone for Rogers' campaign.

Nathaly Ramirez, 23, was killed after being pushed from a 15th-floor balcony in the Bronx while holding her 8-month-old daughter. The baby survived. Investigators believe Ramirez stayed wrapped around her child during the fall, cushioning the impact and likely saving the infant's life.

A neighbor reported hearing an argument, Ramirez pleading and mentioning her baby, then a scream and the sound of impact.

Angel Carrasco, 31—the child's father and Ramirez's ex-boyfriend—was arrested after a manhunt. He faces charges including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, and assault. Authorities say there were prior domestic incidents between the two.

Mike Rogers delivered a combative debate performance in Michigan's US Senate race, directly confronting opponent Abdul El-Sayed over alleged ties to Islamic terrorism. The exchange marked a notable shift in tone for Rogers' campaign. The debate drew attention for its unusually aggressive rhetoric in what's shaping up to be a contentious Senate contest.

Anti-ICE protesters blocked federal agents in NYC following an ICE-involved shooting. Demonstrators physically obstructed vehicles carrying federal law enforcement personnel. The incident occurred amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement operations in the city. Details on the shooting and number of protesters involved remain unclear.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to hit Pensacola, Florida this weekend as a Category 3 storm — the first major hurricane since Florida's Trooper's Law took effect October 1, 2025.

The law, signed by Governor DeSantis in May, makes it a third-degree felony to restrain and abandon a dog outdoors during a declared disaster or evacuation. Violators face up to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Trooper's Law is named after a bull terrier rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton in 2024. The dog was found chained to a fence in rising floodwater along I-75.

Escambia County has ordered evacuations for Zones A and B, plus mobile homes and low-lying areas. Local shelters are accepting pets with proof of updated vaccines.

At today's preparedness briefing in Pensacola, Senator Rick Scott was asked how authorities will enforce the law as the storm approaches. Residents are urged to take animals with them if they evacuate — and to report any abandoned pets to local law enforcement or animal control immediately.

Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution will be livestreamed on X on December 3, 2026 at 2pm ET.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the execution will be public. The Pentagon has approved global broadcast of the event.

Hasan killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. He was sentenced to death by military court-martial in 2013.

Dogecoin creator Billy Markus vents frustration over U.S. healthcare billing after receiving four separate bills for a single medical procedure—from the hospital, doctor, anesthesiologist, and lab. "Medicine in the USA is so stupid," he says.

Video footage shows an individual waving a $HAMAS flag and wearing the group's headband in front of One World Trade Center in New York City yesterday, marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

The incident occurred under Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration. $HAMAS is designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.

Calls are being made for deportation or arrest of individuals displaying symbols of designated terrorist organizations on American soil, particularly at sites of national significance like the World Trade Center memorial.

Laura Loomer says she briefed Trump on Air Force One about what she calls an "Islamic takeover" in government. She's targeting Abdul El-Sayed, who's running for U.S. Senate, claiming he refused to disavow the Muslim Brotherhood on Fox News.

Trump called El-Sayed a "jihadist" on Truth Social and said "Mohammed's values aren't Michigan values." Loomer is pushing for what she describes as purging "Islamo-communists" from politics.

El-Sayed is a progressive Democrat and former Detroit health director who's previously run for Michigan governor.

Laura Loomer says she's contacted the Pentagon asking if press can attend Nidal Hasan's execution. She wants to livestream and narrate it for her audience.

Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. He's been on military death row since 2013. No military execution has occurred since 1961.

USS Abraham Lincoln docked in San Diego after 10-month deployment, most of it spent in operations against Iran. Thousands gathered at the port to welcome sailors home. The carrier was recently relieved by USS George Washington in the Middle East. 🇺🇸

Laura Loomer attacks Texas state representative James Talarico over his comments about the state's Muslim population. Talarico stated Texas has the largest Muslim population in the U.S. during an appearance alongside a woman wearing a hijab. Loomer framed his remarks as evidence of an "Islamic takeover" and urged voters to reject him, saying Texas doesn't need more Muslims or politicians who "sympathize" with them. The post reflects ongoing culture-war tensions in Texas politics ahead of upcoming elections.

President Trump praised NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman at the Golden Age Summit, calling him out for doing an exceptional job. Trump noted that every award winner at the event had supported Isaacman's nomination—a rare point of unanimous agreement. "It might be the only thing they are in agreement on, if you want to know the truth," Trump joked. Isaacman, a private astronaut and entrepreneur, has drawn bipartisan support since taking the role.

POLITICO report backs claims that China-owned Smithfield Foods is pushing the "Save Our Bacon Act" (SOB Act) through Congress—with GOP Reps. Ashley Hinson and Sen. Joni Ernst as key sponsors.

Smithfield, the U.S.'s largest pork producer (85,000 acres of American farmland, known as 史蜜斯 in China), has been lobbying on the bill and foreign land ownership. Critics say some lobbyists are hiding their China ties in violation of disclosure laws.

The SOB Act would override state laws on foreign agricultural ownership and block voters from passing new ones—effectively handing Beijing more control over U.S. food production and animal welfare standards.

Sens. Rick Scott, Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Byron Donalds are fighting the bill. Opponents argue it's a CCP win disguised as farm policy, and that Republicans in Trump states like Hinson risk their seats by backing it.

The Senate can pass the Farm Bill without the SOB Act. Question now: Will GOP leadership let China score a food supply victory?

President Trump awarded Elon Musk the National Medal of Science in a personal presentation ceremony. The award recognizes Musk's contributions to the nation across his ventures in space exploration, electric vehicles, and technology infrastructure.

FBI arrested a Somali man yesterday for allegedly plotting an attack at Minnesota's Mall of America. Authorities say the suspect was inspired by ISIS ideology.

The arrest comes amid ongoing debates over immigration enforcement and national security screening. The suspect is reportedly the son of Somali immigrants.

Laura Loomer called for mass deportations of Somali immigrants and warned of what she described as an imminent national security crisis, drawing comparisons to the October 7th attacks in Israel.

Billy Markus reacts to the latest crypto market downturn with characteristic sarcasm, quipping "nooooo crypto died again why" as digital assets face another sharp selloff.

Trump praised Elon Musk at the New Golden Age Summit, calling him a "national treasure" and stating few Americans have done more to advance U.S. interests.

"In one field after another, his genius and determination have made science fiction into reality," Trump said.

The remarks come as Musk continues to play a prominent role in Trump's orbit.