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BREAKING: Felony Arrest Warrant Issued For Biden Official Sam Brinton For Another Alleged Theft, Report Says

Preview: An arrest warrant has been issued for controversial Biden administration official Sam Brinton in connection with a second alleged theft at an airport in Las Vegas. Brinton, who works for the Department of Energy, was already placed on leave after he allegedly stole a woman’s luggage at Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) International Airport late last month. ...

Satanic Temple Display Near Nativity Scene, Jewish Menorah In Illinois State Capitol Building

Preview: Inside the Illinois State Capitol sits a display of several religious exhibits for the holiday season, which includes a Jewish menorah, the Christian nativity scene, and the “Serpent of Genesis” from the Satanic Temple, as reported by local radio media. Consisting of a leather-bound copy of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus’ “De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium” — which ...

Twitter’s Underhanded Actions Targeting ‘Libs Of TikTok’ Revealed In New ‘Twitter Files’ Release

Preview: The latest release of the “Twitter Files” Thursday evening revealed that leftists at the highest level of the company, who have all since been fired or been forced to resign, targeted one of the most popular right-wing accounts on the platform with repeated suspensions despite the fact that they secretly admitted that she did not ...

Twitter Releases Documents Showing It Took Secret Actions Against Conservatives

Preview: The second installment of the so-called “Twitter Files” was released Thursday evening after the company turned over documents to a journalist who then started to publish the findings on the platform. Musk released internal company communications through journalist Matt Taibbi on Friday about the company’s censorship of the New York Post’s Hunter Biden laptop story ...

Famed ‘TikTok Surgeon’ Faces Intense Backlash From Transgender Community After Allegedly Maimed Patient Goes Viral

Preview: The transgender community has turned on a once revered surgeon specializing in sex change surgeries after a patient posted graphic photos of an allegedly botched operation. Dr. Sidhbh Gallagher, a Miami-based surgeon specializing in double mastectomy surgeries for transgender-identifying patients, has been heavily criticized for performing the elective surgery on minors. She has also earned ...

Video Emerges Of Brittney Griner Being Swapped For Russian Terrorist; Critics Instantly Notice Problem

Preview: Video emerged Thursday afternoon of Brittney Griner being swapped on a runway for convicted Russian terrorist Viktor Bout after Democrat President Joe Biden agreed to the trade. The video showed Griner, who is wearing a red jacket, walking across the tarmac with three men while Bout walked toward her with a man standing next to ...

Potential Iowa Serial Killer Still Shrouded In Mystery After Police Excavation Turns Up Empty

Preview: After a woman claimed to be the daughter of a serial killer in a recent interview, a search of the supposed location of buried remains has turned up nothing. Federal, state, and local authorities did not find any evidence or remains after scouring the earth for several days in Thurman, Iowa, a small town just ...

FedEx Driver Admits To Strangling 7-Year-Old Girl After Hitting Her With Van

Preview: A FedEx contract driver strangled a 7-year-old girl after hitting her with his van in Texas late last month, according to arrest warrant documents. Tanner Horner, a 31-year-old from Fort Worth, has been arrested and charged with capital murder of a person under 10 years old and aggravated kidnapping in the death of Athena Strand, ...

Disabled Vet Congressman Torches Colleague For Putting American Flag In Trash Can

Preview: Disabled veteran Congressman Brian Mast (R-FL) took issue with fellow Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) over the way she chose to transport her American flag while she was moving from one office to another. Mast, who lost both legs and his left index finger in 2010 when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) while ...

Top Democrat Senator Blasts Biden Over Releasing Terrorist For Griner: ‘Deeply Disturbing Decision’

Preview: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, slammed President Joe Biden Thursday for releasing notorious terrorist Viktor Bout in exchange for Brittney Griner. Griner, who has a criminal record in the U.S. stemming from a domestic violence incident several years ago, was arrested in Russia back in February on drug charges, ...

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ICE arresting American citizens to meet quotas...

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'Largest Federal Law Enforcement Agency in History of Nation'...

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DOJ Explores Using Criminal Charges Against Election Officials...

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MAGA Building Big Police State...

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DIDDY FREEDOM DELAYED

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DENIED BAIL

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DESPITE BEING CLEARED OF WORST

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Diddy fans spray baby oil outside court...

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Private sector lost 33K jobs in June, badly missing expectations...

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Worst decline in years...

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StopAntisemitism founder warns Mamdani as NYC mayor would be 'catastrophic' for residents

Preview: NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faces criticism from StopAntisemitism founder Liora Rez over his socialist policies and anti-Israel ties.

Seven missing after powerful explosion at California fireworks facility as evacuation orders remain in place

Preview: California fireworks facility explosion injures two, leaves seven missing and over 150 customers without power as firefighters deem the site too dangerous to enter for search operations.

California man allegedly crafted assassination list targeting federal officials in White supremacist plot

Preview: Noah Lamb faces federal charges for creating an assassination hit list targeting officials based on race and identity as part of the "Terrorgram Collective."

Small plane goes down at New Jersey airport in 'mass casualty' emergency

Preview: Multiple agencies responded to a small plane crash near Cross Keys Airport in Monroe Township, New Jersey, described by Gloucester County officials as a mass casualty incident

Several people injured after shooting incident at Georgia shopping mall: police

Preview: Multiple victims reported in shooting at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia, as police and firefighters respond to the scene that occurred Wednesday evening.

DOJ indicts suspect who went viral for delivering protective gear to anti-ICE protesters on live TV

Preview: Alejandro Orellana faces federal charges for allegedly supplying protesters with face shields during anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, as supporters defend him.

Honolulu water board sues Navy for $1.2B over fuel leak that contaminated drinking water

Preview: Honolulu water utility files lawsuit against Navy seeking $1.2 billion after petroleum contamination of Oʻahu's drinking water, calling litigation "last resort" after failed talks.

DeSantis administration threatens to punish island city that voted to end police agreement with ICE

Preview: Florida officials threatened Key West commissioners with removal after they voted to end their immigration enforcement partnership with ICE.

FAA partners with university in South to address nationwide air traffic controller shortage

Preview: FAA partners with Middle Georgia State University to address air traffic controller shortage through Enhanced AT-CTI program, offering advanced training and incentives.

Federal government plans to air-drop sterile flies over Texas to fight flesh-eating maggots

Preview: USDA combats flesh-eating New World Screwworm by breeding sterilized flies for release over Mexico and Texas, with a new fly factory planned for 2026.

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Be very skeptical of ADP report showing economy lost jobs for the first time in years

Preview: Did the U.S. economy really lose jobs in June for the first time since the pandemic? Payroll king ADP says yes, but investors ought to take its report with a very large grain of salt.

My wife and I are in our late 60s. Do I sell stocks to pay our $30,000 credit-card debt — or do it gradually over 3 years?

Preview: “We have around $375,000 in investments in mutual funds and stocks with Morgan Stanley.”

‘Finance makes me break out in hives’: I inherited $240K from my parents. Do I pay off my $258K mortgage and give up my job?

Preview: “I inherited $240K. Do I pay off my $258K mortgage and downsize my house and job?”

Why the case for a Fed interest-rate cut in July may be getting stronger

Preview: Weaker labor-market data this week could bolster the case for the Federal Reserve to resume rate cuts soon.

Datadog’s stock soars on S&P 500 nod — as the wait continues for Robinhood

Preview: The maker of monitoring software for businesses will replace Juniper Networks, a fellow information-technology company that was just acquired by HPE.

‘My whole financial world is upside down’: I’m ‘medically retired’ at 51 with $428K in stocks. Is this enough to live on?

Preview: “We don’t know where we will retire. It could be South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi or Texas.”

Here’s the latest sign Intel’s turnaround won’t be so easy, according to this analyst

Preview: The chip maker is reportedly considering not offering its 18A node externally because it has been unsuccessful in attracting new customers.

Tesla’s stock roars back after EV deliveries weren’t as bad as feared

Preview: The number for deliveries in the second quarter actually were pretty close to expectations.

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Clayton Kershaw becomes 20th pitcher in MLB history to record 3,000 strikeouts

Preview: Clayton Kershaw added yet another line to his Baseball Hall of Fame resume.

Biden says he’s working on memoir and ‘getting calls’ from European leaders asking him to ‘get engaged’ post-presidency 

Preview: “And I'm getting calls – I'm not going to go into them, I can’t – from a number of European leaders asking me to get engaged,” Biden said, before noting, “I’m not, because things are different.”

Gabe Perreault ready to take the next big step in his Rangers development

Preview: In March, Gabe Perreault made the ultimate jump into his dream reality. Months later, he is using the offseason to get back to that same place.

Congressional intern for Kansas Republican Rep. Ron Estes shot and killed by stray bullet in DC

Preview: “I will remember his kind heart and how he always greeted anyone who entered our office with a cheerful smile. We are grateful to Eric for his service to Kansas’ 4th District and the country," Estes said.

New Jersey passenger gets pummeled after instigating fight on Frontier Airlines flight

Preview: He took the black-eye flight. A New Jersey man received a gruesome black eye along with a court date after an unprovoked, mid-flight attack on a fellow passenger brutally backfired, according to reports. Ishaan Sharma, 21, who hails from Newark, allegedly assaulted Keanu Evans for no apparent reason as their Frontier Airlines flight from Philadelphia...

Max Homa bluntly addresses why he left X: ‘Safe haven for a–holes’

Preview: Golfer Max Homa had made a name for himself outside of the golf course on X, where he built up a sizable following, and shocked everyone when he announced earlier this year he was leaving the social media platform.

Red Panda fractured wrist in scary fall at WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final

Preview: More information has emerged about the scary fall Rong Niu, better known as Red Panda, took during Tuesday night’s WNBA Commissioner's Cup final.

Liberty’s Jonquel Jones ‘pissed’ she wasn’t named All-Star starter

Preview: Liberty center Jonquel Jones didn’t sugarcoat her disappointment when it came to the fact a sprained ankle derailed her All-Star-worthy start.

Runner-up of USA Cycling women’s race claims she was never told trans winner would be competing

Preview: Trans cyclist Kate Phillips beat out Julie Peterson for the gold, taking first-place finish at the Lyons Masters National Championships.

Liberty getting whole again with Leonie Fiebich back after team’s rough stretch

Preview: Leonie Fiebich kept tabs on the Liberty the best she could when she was away for EuroBasket the past few weeks.

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California Passes Important New YIMBY Housing Law

Preview: The new legislation exempts most new urban housing construction from the previously often stifling CEQA law. YIMBY ("yes in my backyard") advocates are cheering.

Wednesday Open Thread

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Florida Can Forbid Transgender High School Math Teacher From Using Feminine Pronouns to Refer to Herself in Class, 11th Circuit Says

Preview: The appeals court vacated a preliminary injunction that had been based on her First Amendment rights

Freedom of Expression Does Not Include the Right to Trespass

Preview: On Sunday, I wrote, with regard to my new article on freedom of speech and college antisemitism: Coauthor David L.… The post Freedom of Expression Does Not Include the Right to Trespass appeared first on Reason.com.

Federal Court Rules Against Trump's "Invasion" Executive Order

Preview: But, notably, the court chose not to rule on the issue of what qualifies as an "invasion."

Federal Judge Sues for Libel, Court Calls (Some) Arguments on His Side "Frivolous" and "Absurd"

Preview: The decision, by Judge Roy Altman (S.D. Fla.) is Monday's Block v. Matesic; for more on the plaintiff judge (Judge… The post Federal Judge Sues for Libel, Court Calls (Some) Arguments on His Side "Frivolous" and "Absurd" appeared first on Reason.com.

How the NCAA Helped Trump Score Big on Transgender Issues

Preview: The organization was unfair to female competitors, unfair to Lia Thomas, and handed the Trump administration a win on a silver platter.

Under the 'Big, Beautiful Bill,' Car Companies Won't Be Fined for Failing To Hit Arbitrary Fuel Efficiency Goals

Preview: CAFE standards try to accomplish a reasonable goal but in an ineffective way.

The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Keeps Most of Joe Biden's Energy Subsidies

Preview: While the bill may terminate subsidies for electric vehicles and energy efficiency, it falls short of fully eliminating government intervention in the energy sector.

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Commanders to unveil new alternate uniforms ahead of 2025 season

Preview: Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are getting new threads. The team confirmed Wednesday that it would unveil a new alternate uniform on July 9.

U.S. suspends some weapons systems to Ukraine over fears American stockpiles are depleted

Preview: The U.S. is freezing some shipments of weapons promised to Ukraine for its ongoing war with Russia until the Defense Department can determine what impact it will have on America's own stockpiles.

Republican congressman's intern killed in D.C. triple shooting

Preview: D.C. police on Wednesday said the man killed in a triple shooting near downtown earlier this week was a college intern for Rep. Ron Estes.

Judge denies release request by family of suspect in Colorado antisemitic attack

Preview: A federal judge declined Wednesday to order the release of the family of the man accused of the attack on a pro-Israel march in Colorado earlier this year.

FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff

Preview: The government's top vaccine official working under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently restricted the approval of two COVID-19 vaccines, disregarding recommendations from government scientists, according to federal documents released Wednesday.

Trump's tax bill stalls in House as Republicans clash over spending cuts

Preview: President Trump's comprehensive tax and spending legislation hit a roadblock in the House on Wednesday as Republican leaders struggled to unite their caucus around the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Bronny James says he doesn't follow rumors around LeBron while preparing for 2nd season with Lakers

Preview: Although Bronny James tries to stay off all social media, that strategy didn't stop one of his friends from calling him up this week and asking him about LeBron James' thoughts on the Los Angeles Lakers' direction - and what it all might mean for Bronny's future.

Military honors bestowed on Illinois veteran identified nearly a decade after death

Preview: Standing near the gravestone for the relative he never met, Mark Bailey accepted the crisply folded American flag from the Army officer, hugged it to his chest and closed his eyes.

Some education grants in limbo were used for 'leftwing agenda,' Trump administration says

Preview: The Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants earmarked for immigrants' children and low-income students to help fund "a radical leftwing agenda."

Mystics' rookies strong start forces Edwards to trade block

Preview: Unexpected successes can come with a cost. For the upstart Washington Mystics, the unexpected hot start by rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen has left 2024 first-rounder Aaliyah Edwards watching from the bench.

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Red Lobster Introduces Exciting New Menu Item 'Box Of Things We Found At The Beach'

Preview: ORLANDO — For a limited time, Red Lobster's menu will be updated to include a "Box of Things We Found at the Beach."

Report: Trump Bill Will Cause 175 Billion People To Lose Medicaid And Die

Preview: U.S. — An alarming report from the Foundation for Communal Socialistic Equity has confirmed that Trump's signature "Big Beautiful Bill" will cause 175 billion people to lose their Medicaid and die horrible deaths.

Check It Out: 10 More States Announce Fun Migrant Prisons

Preview: Check out what's coming above! Any others you'd like to see? Let us know in the comments below.

How 9 Politicians Are Celebrating This 4th Of July

Preview: It's birthday time once again for the greatest nation on earth: America. Everybody likes to celebrate 'Murica a little differently - here are how nine famous politicians are planning to mark the 4th of July this year:

Subway Names Diddy As New Spokesman

Preview: U.S. — The Subway sandwich franchise has excitedly announced its newest spokesman, Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Op-Ed: The Problem With Kids These Days Is Not Enough Of Them Smoke Cigarettes

Preview: Kids these days are a bunch of weenies, and it all starts with not enough of them smoking cigarettes.

Sad: Great White Shark Stripped Of UPenn Women's Swimming Title

Preview: PHILADELPHIA, PA — After years of outrage, a Pennsylvanian Great White shark was stripped this morning of its University of Pennsylvania Women's Swimming titles by school officials.

UPenn Announces Matt Walsh As New Women's Swim Coach

Preview: PHILADELPHIA — In addition to stripping transgender swimmer Lia Thomas of his titles the University of Pennsylvania has agreed to hire on Matt Walsh as the new women's swim coach.

Diddy Celebrates Acquittal With Massive Freak-Off

Preview: LOS ANGELES — Sean "Diddy" Combs celebrated his acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering charges this morning by hosting a massive "freak-off."