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Would-Be Afghan Terrorist Worked as CIA Guard |
Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan man arrested for planning a terrorist attack on Election Day in the U.S., previously worked as a security guard for the CIA in Afghanistan.
Authorities are investigating whether Tawhedi was radicalized before or after arriving in the U.S. in 2021 following the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Tawhedi had passed two rounds of vetting for humanitarian parole and a Special Immigrant Visa, but concerns remain about gaps in the screening process for Afghan evacuees.
Tawhedi and a juvenile co-conspirator were arrested after attempting to purchase firearms and ammunition from undercover agents for the planned attack, which he confirmed was intended to kill Americans. Read More. |
New Yorkers Push Back Against Dem Senator's Nazi Comparison in Bid to Cancel Trump Rally |
Democratic state Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal called for the cancellation of Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, comparing it to a Nazi rally, which sparked outrage.
Critics, including New York GOP and Trump campaign members, condemned Hoylman-Sigal's comments, labeling them dangerous rhetoric that could incite violence and threaten political freedom.
Hoylman-Sigal's remarks were particularly criticized for ignoring recent anti-Semitic protests in the city, with some accusing him of hypocrisy for not speaking out against actual hate groups.
Despite the senator's attempts, New Yorkers and political figures defended Trump's right to hold the rally, emphasizing the importance of political freedom and opposing censorship. Read More. |
Tim Walz Accused of Suppressing Pension Fraud Probe |
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faced backlash from teachers over the state's two-tiered pension system, which provides smaller retirement benefits to teachers hired after 1989.
Teachers raised $75,000 to hire renowned fraud investigator Edward Siedle, who uncovered evidence of systemic fraud and underreporting of fees in the state’s pension fund.
Despite the findings, the Walz administration worked to suppress the investigation, attempting to shield the pension system from scrutiny and protect its reputation.
Siedle's report highlighted a lack of transparency, with Walz's administration accused of prioritizing secrecy over addressing the teachers' concerns about the mismanagement of pension funds. Read More. |
Kamala Taps John Fetterman to Rally Blue-Collar Support in Battleground Pennsylvania |
Senator John Fetterman is playing a crucial role in Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign, aiming to counter Donald Trump’s growing support among blue-collar voters in Pennsylvania.
Fetterman is targeting rural areas, where Trump performed strongly in previous elections, with hopes of narrowing the gap in counties like Somerset where Trump’s margin widened in 2020.
Harris’s campaign sees Fetterman’s populist appeal as key to connecting with union voters and legacy Democrats, particularly in light of Trump’s significant support among union households.
The Teamsters Union data shows Trump leading Harris by a two-to-one margin among union voters, and the union has notably refrained from endorsing a presidential candidate for the first time in 28 years. Read More. |
Trump Hosts 275 Linemen at Doral Resort to Support Hurricane Milton Recovery, Amid Harris and DeSantis Feud
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Former President Donald Trump opened his Trump National Doral Miami resort to house over 275 linemen preparing to restore power after Hurricane Milton, which is expected to spare South Florida from severe damage.
Eric Trump announced the effort on social media, highlighting the Trump family's appreciation for the workers and their critical role in the recovery process.
The Trump family’s gesture was praised by the 2024 campaign team, calling it an example of their generosity and care for hardworking Americans.
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for not responding to her calls during the hurricane crises, though DeSantis claims she never contacted him and noted that he communicated directly with President Biden and FEMA. Read More. |
WATCH: Ex-New York Governor David Paterson and Stepson Attacked in Violent Upper East Side Assault
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A video captured the moment former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson, Anthony Sliwa, were attacked by a group on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
The incident began when Sliwa confronted a group of youngsters for climbing on a fire escape, which escalated into a violent assault involving both teens and two adult attackers.
Both Paterson and Sliwa were injured, with Paterson attempting to defend his stepson as the group kicked and punched him.
Two New York City Housing Authority employees were arrested for the attack, and three teenagers were charged in connection with the incident, raising concerns about escalating violence in the city. Read More. |
ICE Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Using Charter Bus to Smuggle Migrants
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Nancy Berenice Fernandez Luna, an ICE contractor, was arrested for allegedly using a charter bus to smuggle 39 illegal adult migrants under the pretense of transporting unaccompanied minors.
During the stop by Border Patrol agents, Fernandez falsely claimed the migrants were COVID-19-positive minors, then attempted to flee but was apprehended.
Jose Torres Ayala, also arrested, admitted to being paid $1,800 for his role in the smuggling operation.
Fernandez's bond was set at $50,000, with conditions including GPS monitoring if posted. Read More. |
Chinese-Owned EV Firm Executive Donated to Biden-Harris Campaign After Receiving Federal Subsidies |
BYD Americas, a China-linked electric vehicle company, received $395,000 from the Biden-Harris administration's Clean School Bus program in 2022.
Ke Li, the president of BYD Americas, donated tens of thousands of dollars to President Biden’s reelection campaign in November 2023, with funds later redirected to Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign.
Li had previously donated to politicians, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, who awarded BYD a $990 million contract during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BYD Americas, part of the Chinese-owned BYD, has received significant government subsidies and is involved in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Read More. |
Six Juveniles Arrested After Armed Robberies and Interstate Car Crashes in Minneapolis
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Six children, aged 11 to 14, were arrested in Minneapolis following a string of three armed robberies and two vehicle crashes on Interstate 94.
The suspects, three males and three females, were involved in reckless driving, police chases, and one vehicle was reported stolen.
Police apprehended all six juveniles after they attempted to flee on foot following the crashes, and no injuries were reported in the other vehicles involved.
The 12-year-old male suspect had multiple prior interactions with the police, while the others had little to no criminal record, and they are expected to be referred to juvenile diversion programs. Read More. |
Boris Johnson Defends Trump’s Russia Record, Shuts Down CNN's Jake Tapper |
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refuted claims of Donald Trump being a Russian stooge during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, highlighting Trump's strong stance against Russia during his presidency.
Johnson cited Trump's actions, such as expelling Russian spies and providing Ukraine with Javelin missiles, as evidence of his tough approach to Russia.
Tapper attempted to bring up new allegations from Bob Woodward's book about Trump’s communications with Putin, but Johnson shifted the conversation, defending Trump's foreign policy record.
Johnson also expressed his belief that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine if Trump had been president in 2022, leaving Tapper momentarily speechless. Read More. |
Kamala’s campaign is in disarray.
Not only is she failing to run away from President Joe Biden’s disastrous record, to which she is intrinsically bound, but she must also clean up after her running mate.
On Thursday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was silent on the issue of dissolving the Electoral College despite enthusiastically supporting it just days earlier.
Walz’s comments alienate voters in the battleground states where he and Kamala are currently begging for support.
In a statement issued to various legacy media outlets, a Harris campaign spokesperson walked back the governor’s statements, saying, "Governor Walz believes that every vote matters in the Electoral College and he is honored to be traveling the country and battleground states working to earn support for the Harris-Walz ticket.”
The Harris campaign is desperate for support from independents and the nation’s remaining eleven undecided voters.
Harris and Walz have nothing to offer voters. After all, the public’s top concerns heading into the election remain inflation and immigration.
Both members of the Democratic presidential ticket have utterly failed in both these categories.
Harris played a lead role in forming the Biden White House’s economic and immigration policies, and Walz embraced the multi-cultural unmaking of his home state.
Both did so with gusto and glee.
Neither has a moderate bone in their body, and voters can clearly tell.
They will continue to walk back statements and flip-flop on policy, and no one will hold them accountable.
They are dangerous cynics who will say anything to gain power.
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