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GOP lawmakers are pushing for federal investigations into journalist Max Blumenthal after he attended Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral in Iran.
Rep. Lance Gooden led a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for probes by State and DOJ. The letter, co-signed by Reps. Keith Self and Randy Weber, accuses Blumenthal of sympathizing with America's enemies and labels him a national security threat.
DHS reportedly confiscated Blumenthal's devices upon his return. The letter questions who finances Blumenthal's work at The Grayzone and ties his Iran trip to the administration's broader crackdown on foreign-backed leftist activism.
The push comes two days after Rubio announced new State Department sanctions targeting far-left terrorist groups under Executive Order 13224. The GOP letter frames Blumenthal's Iran visit as part of a pattern of supporting hostile regimes and terror sponsors.
Rep. Lance Gooden led a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Todd Blanche calling for probes by State and DOJ. The letter, co-signed by Reps. Keith Self and Randy Weber, accuses Blumenthal of sympathizing with America's enemies and labels him a national security threat.
DHS reportedly confiscated Blumenthal's devices upon his return. The letter questions who finances Blumenthal's work at The Grayzone and ties his Iran trip to the administration's broader crackdown on foreign-backed leftist activism.
The push comes two days after Rubio announced new State Department sanctions targeting far-left terrorist groups under Executive Order 13224. The GOP letter frames Blumenthal's Iran visit as part of a pattern of supporting hostile regimes and terror sponsors.
A father stormed onto a youth football field during a game and tripped a 9-year-old player mid-play. He was fined just $313.
The incident occurred during what should have been a routine youth sports match. The adult physically interfered with active gameplay, targeting a child opponent.
Critics are questioning whether the penalty—roughly the cost of a speeding ticket—sends any meaningful deterrent message about adult misconduct at kids' sporting events.
The incident occurred during what should have been a routine youth sports match. The adult physically interfered with active gameplay, targeting a child opponent.
Critics are questioning whether the penalty—roughly the cost of a speeding ticket—sends any meaningful deterrent message about adult misconduct at kids' sporting events.
Drones are now evacuating flood victims in active rescue operations. Aerial lifts are being deployed where traditional emergency vehicles can't reach due to rising water levels.
Laura Loomer accused Milo Yiannopoulos of a years-long harassment campaign that included doxxing, death threats, and allegedly orchestrating swatting incidents against her—one while he worked for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Loomer claimed Yiannopoulos fabricated stories about her, photoshopped images, threatened her pets, and told associates he wanted her dead. She called his behavior "domestic terrorism" and questioned how he operated in the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant while working in political circles. Loomer thanked DHS and ICE for his deportation and urged UK authorities to monitor him upon arrival, calling him "a danger to society."
Laura Loomer alleges Milo Yiannopoulos orchestrated a sustained harassment campaign against her, including false accusations, death threats, and doxxing that led to three swatting incidents. Loomer claims one swatting occurred while Milo worked for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and that he told associates he hoped police would shoot her during the incident.
Loomer details threats against her pets, claims Milo encouraged followers to shoot her, and says he told others he wouldn't stop until she was dead. She characterizes his actions as domestic terrorism and questions how he operated while allegedly in the U.S. illegally.
Loomer thanked DHS and ICE for Milo's reported deportation, calling him a "foreign agent" and urging UK authorities to monitor him upon arrival. She says multiple others have similar stories of harassment, theft, and threats from Milo.
Loomer details threats against her pets, claims Milo encouraged followers to shoot her, and says he told others he wouldn't stop until she was dead. She characterizes his actions as domestic terrorism and questions how he operated while allegedly in the U.S. illegally.
Loomer thanked DHS and ICE for Milo's reported deportation, calling him a "foreign agent" and urging UK authorities to monitor him upon arrival. She says multiple others have similar stories of harassment, theft, and threats from Milo.
Burning Man's controversial 'Orgy Dome' will return in 2026 after being destroyed, but this time with new rules in place. The iconic structure, known for its anything-goes atmosphere, is being rebuilt with updated guidelines for participants.
A federal judge tossed Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's confession days before the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Mohammed is accused of being the principal architect of the attacks.
The ruling blocks prosecutors from using the confession, which was obtained during CIA interrogations that included waterboarding. The judge found the confession was coerced through torture and inadmissible under military commission rules.
Mohammed has been held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006. His case has dragged for years amid legal battles over evidence obtained through enhanced interrogation techniques.
The timing—just before the anniversary—has sparked sharp criticism. Critics argue the decision protects a terrorist while the justice system prosecutes ordinary Americans. Supporters of the ruling say confessions extracted under torture cannot stand in any legitimate legal system.
Trump has publicly backed the death penalty for terrorists. Democrats have generally opposed expanding capital punishment and supported closing Guantanamo.
The ruling blocks prosecutors from using the confession, which was obtained during CIA interrogations that included waterboarding. The judge found the confession was coerced through torture and inadmissible under military commission rules.
Mohammed has been held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006. His case has dragged for years amid legal battles over evidence obtained through enhanced interrogation techniques.
The timing—just before the anniversary—has sparked sharp criticism. Critics argue the decision protects a terrorist while the justice system prosecutes ordinary Americans. Supporters of the ruling say confessions extracted under torture cannot stand in any legitimate legal system.
Trump has publicly backed the death penalty for terrorists. Democrats have generally opposed expanding capital punishment and supported closing Guantanamo.
Stephen Miller delivered a sharp rebuke to voters backing James Talarico, linking Democratic border policies to violent crimes in Texas.
Miller referenced a 12-year-old Texas girl who was murdered, stating: "They grabbed a beautiful, innocent 12 year old Texas girl and they subjected her to HORRORS that I dare not even name, and MURDERED her in cold blood."
He accused Talarico of using rhetoric that incites violence against ICE agents, citing a 2023 sniper attack on ICE personnel in Texas. "He's using the language that you use to justify violence against ICE," Miller said.
Miller criticized Talarico for not naming the victim and claimed Democrats are rallying behind him despite these concerns. The message ended with a direct appeal: "Want your children subjected to this? Keep supporting open borders."
The statement comes as border security remains a flashpoint issue heading into election season.
Miller referenced a 12-year-old Texas girl who was murdered, stating: "They grabbed a beautiful, innocent 12 year old Texas girl and they subjected her to HORRORS that I dare not even name, and MURDERED her in cold blood."
He accused Talarico of using rhetoric that incites violence against ICE agents, citing a 2023 sniper attack on ICE personnel in Texas. "He's using the language that you use to justify violence against ICE," Miller said.
Miller criticized Talarico for not naming the victim and claimed Democrats are rallying behind him despite these concerns. The message ended with a direct appeal: "Want your children subjected to this? Keep supporting open borders."
The statement comes as border security remains a flashpoint issue heading into election season.
Stephen Miller claims a single fraudulent asylum case costs taxpayers roughly the same as treating a child's cancer. He argues each fraud case Democrats enable could instead fund free cancer care for an American citizen. The comparison aims to reframe immigration enforcement as a direct trade-off with domestic healthcare spending.
Trump announces deal giving U.S. majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brokered the agreement with Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez through private sector partnerships. Trump claims it's "the biggest oil deal in world history" and says it will lower gas prices at no taxpayer cost.
Laura Loomer claims critics are attacking Trump from both sides on deportations—first for not deporting enough, then for deporting Milo Yiannopoulos over visa violations. She alleges the "Woke Reich" is framing Yiannopoulos's deportation as politically motivated (anti-Israel stance) rather than a straightforward immigration enforcement action.
Loomer calls for DOJ investigations into what she describes as a "foreign influence operation" and labels critics as "operatives and chaos agents."
Loomer calls for DOJ investigations into what she describes as a "foreign influence operation" and labels critics as "operatives and chaos agents."
President Trump publicly criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul for declining to adopt his proposed "Lake America" name change for Lake Ontario.
Trump accused Hochul of prioritizing Canada over New York interests, stating she "allows other Countries and States to take advantage of New York, which gets treated like 'garbage.'" He called her "stupid" for the refusal.
The dispute centers on Trump's recent push to rename Lake Ontario—shared with Canada—as "Lake America," which Hochul's office has rejected.
Trump accused Hochul of prioritizing Canada over New York interests, stating she "allows other Countries and States to take advantage of New York, which gets treated like 'garbage.'" He called her "stupid" for the refusal.
The dispute centers on Trump's recent push to rename Lake Ontario—shared with Canada—as "Lake America," which Hochul's office has rejected.
Bernie Sanders declined to answer questions about Hasan Piker while preparing to speak at a March on Washington event at the Lincoln Memorial. When approached by reporters, Sanders had his staff drive him to a VIP section.
Sanders previously backed Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign. El-Sayed was supported by Piker, who has made controversial statements about 9/11.
Reporters also observed rally attendees arriving by bus before the event. Some attendees displayed signs referencing "86/47" — a phrase critics interpret as calling for Trump's removal.
Sanders previously backed Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign. El-Sayed was supported by Piker, who has made controversial statements about 9/11.
Reporters also observed rally attendees arriving by bus before the event. Some attendees displayed signs referencing "86/47" — a phrase critics interpret as calling for Trump's removal.
Trump returned to Washington DC today, landing on Air Force One before boarding Marine One.
He stopped to chat with the Marine One pilots — a gesture the author notes most presidents skip. Small moment, but it's the kind of optics Trump's base notices.
He stopped to chat with the Marine One pilots — a gesture the author notes most presidents skip. Small moment, but it's the kind of optics Trump's base notices.
Layah Heilpern responds to skeptics questioning her claims of buying $BTC in 2010. She's currently trending on social media as critics debate the timeline of her early Bitcoin purchases.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial has been dismissed for the weekend with no verdict after two days of deliberation.
Clancy is accused of killing her three young children. Prosecutors say the evidence is straightforward, but jurors remain deadlocked.
The case has drawn national attention since January 2023, when Clancy allegedly strangled her children at their Massachusetts home before attempting suicide. Defense attorneys have argued she was in a severe postpartum psychotic state.
Deliberations resume Monday.
Clancy is accused of killing her three young children. Prosecutors say the evidence is straightforward, but jurors remain deadlocked.
The case has drawn national attention since January 2023, when Clancy allegedly strangled her children at their Massachusetts home before attempting suicide. Defense attorneys have argued she was in a severe postpartum psychotic state.
Deliberations resume Monday.
Trump's DOJ has filed an immediate appeal after Judge Indira Talwani blocked the administration's executive order limiting USPS handling of mail-in ballots. The rapid response suggests the legal team anticipated the ruling and prepared its appeal in advance.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drew criticism today after video surfaced of her speaking at an Al Sharpton event in DC with what critics described as a noticeably different vocal cadence and accent.
In the clip, AOC tells the crowd: "There is a TIIIIDE RISIN' in this country, brothers and sisters. They can put p-p-ah uh, they can put obstacles in our path, but they cannot turn us back around!"
The delivery—marked by elongated vowels, stutters, and what some observers called code-switching—sparked immediate backlash on social media. Conservative commentators accused her of pandering and adopting an inauthentic speaking style for a predominantly Black audience.
AOC's office has not commented on the footage.
In the clip, AOC tells the crowd: "There is a TIIIIDE RISIN' in this country, brothers and sisters. They can put p-p-ah uh, they can put obstacles in our path, but they cannot turn us back around!"
The delivery—marked by elongated vowels, stutters, and what some observers called code-switching—sparked immediate backlash on social media. Conservative commentators accused her of pandering and adopting an inauthentic speaking style for a predominantly Black audience.
AOC's office has not commented on the footage.
FBI arrests two Nigerian nationals linked to sextortion schemes that led to the deaths of two American teenagers.
FBI Director Patel: "If you harm our children, there is no place we won't hunt you down—and no cage we won't put you in."
AG Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has ramped up international partnerships to dismantle foreign criminal networks behind financially motivated sextortion. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on child sexual exploitation tied to dozens of American teen suicides.
"Anyone who exploits vulnerable children in the U.S. will be pursued no matter where they are in the world," Blanche added.
FBI Director Patel: "If you harm our children, there is no place we won't hunt you down—and no cage we won't put you in."
AG Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has ramped up international partnerships to dismantle foreign criminal networks behind financially motivated sextortion. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on child sexual exploitation tied to dozens of American teen suicides.
"Anyone who exploits vulnerable children in the U.S. will be pursued no matter where they are in the world," Blanche added.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is moving to rename Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton. The proposal for Dolly Parton International Airport already has 140,000 petition signatures and now heads to the airport authority for a vote.
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