Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is facing backlash from within his own party after encouraging voters to split their ballots in the upcoming state elections — a move that effectively distances him from Republican gubernatorial candidate and current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears. In a video posted to his social media accounts, Miyares appeared alongside a voter identified as “Dave,” who openly stated that he had voted for Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor while still supporting Miyares for re-election. “Dave’s splitting his ticket — you can too,” Miyares said in the caption, accompanied by a smiling photo with the voter. The…
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President Donald Trump publicly endorsed former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming New York City mayoral race, urging voters to “must” cast their ballots for Cuomo rather than support Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani or Republican Curtis Sliwa. In a post on his platform, Trump labeled Mamdani a “communist” and warned that his administration would withhold more than minimal federal funding from the city if Mamdani prevailed—citing financial risk and a threat to the city’s future. Despite Cuomo’s controversial tenure, Trump praised his record and painted him as the only viable challenger capable of halting Mamdani’s agenda. Trump also dismissed Republican…
During a live episode of The View, co-host Whoopi Goldberg reacted angrily when handed a legal disclaimer verifying her earlier comment about former President Donald Trump using an autopen to issue a pardon. The remark was originally delivered as a joke during a discussion of Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. As the disclaimer text was passed across the set, Goldberg read it aloud and muttered “What the hell?” before tearing it up in protest. She then addressed the audience, saying: “It was a joke! … The hardest thing about this job now is that no one understands…
Facing an escalating federal government shutdown, Senate Republican leadership is now pivoting toward a longer-term funding strategy rather than a standard short-term fix. Previously, the House approved a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund government operations through November 21, but Democratic leaders in the Senate rejected the measure multiple times, arguing it lacked key provisions—most notably the extension of health-insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. With the shutdown now stretching into a historic length, Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled he is “open” to pushing a funding extension that lasts into early next year. He stated that a “longer…
Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley sharply criticized the administration’s plan to impose stricter work requirements on recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), calling the move “cruel” and politically driven. With the federal government shutdown entering its fifth week, Pressley argued the proposed changes would force food-aid recipients—many of whom are children, seniors or working parents—into mandatory employment or training just to access basic nutritional support. She highlighted that the administration has not yet moved to fully fund SNAP despite having authority to do so, and said the choice to delay aid and layer it with work mandates reflected misplaced…
Republican New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli ended his campaign on an emotional note Monday night when his son, U.S. Army Captain Nicholas Ciattarelli, surprised him on stage after returning home from a yearlong deployment in Kuwait. The moment unfolded during the final rally of his campaign in Bridgewater, drawing tears, applause, and chants of “USA” from supporters in the crowd. As Jack Ciattarelli took the stage to deliver his closing speech ahead of Tuesday’s high-stakes election, the crowd erupted when his son walked out from behind the curtains in full uniform. The candidate paused, visibly moved, before embracing him…
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive limited funding for November despite the federal government shutdown, according to an announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture. The revised plan comes after two federal judges ordered the administration to restore benefit payments even amid the lack of a full congressional budget. The USDA stated that approximately $4.65 billion from contingency reserves will be tapped to support SNAP, roughly half of the program’s typical monthly outlay of around $8 billion. The program serves about 42 million Americans, with the average benefit at around $190 per person. States were instructed to…
A Mississippi mother of five, Jessica Bond Ferguson, shot and killed a rhesus monkey on her property near Heidelberg after it escaped from a truck transporting primates. The incident occurred soon after her 16-year-old son alerted her to the animal in the yard. The truck, carrying 21 monkeys to a research facility, overturned on Interstate 59, freeing several primates; authorities had warned residents of possible danger. Though the monkeys were later declared pathogen-free, Ferguson said she acted out of fear for her children’s safety before officers arrived. The local sheriff’s office and the state wildlife department took custody of the…
An American father and his teenage son were killed during a vacation in Laos after being attacked by a swarm of Asian giant hornets while ziplining at an eco-adventure park near Luang Prabang. The victims were identified as 47-year-old Daniel Owen, director of an international private school in Vietnam, and his 15-year-old son, Cooper. The attack occurred on October 15, when the pair were descending from a tree platform and reportedly endured more than 100 stings each before being rushed to a provincial hospital, where they died within hours. Medical personnel described the scene as unprecedented, with the father and…
An undergraduate at Yale University was expelled after admitting to fabricating her personal history—including her name, origin, and socioeconomic background—to secure admission under a false identity. The student, who claimed to be from rural North Dakota, is actually from California’s Bay Area. Investigators say she used a “Western‐sounding” name and forged documents to mislead admissions officials. Her deception was uncovered after a roommate spotted inconsistent luggage tags and a separate address. Although no foreign government ties have been confirmed, the case has raised alarms among intelligence and academic observers who warn that elite institutions may be vulnerable to deliberate identity…
Actor and longtime Democratic donor George Clooney has reaffirmed his decision to pen a July 2024 op-ed urging former President Joe Biden to step aside, stating unequivocally that he has no regrets. During a recent interview, Clooney maintained that his call for the party to open a primary was rooted in a belief that the Democratic nominee needed to be “battle-tested.” However, Clooney also acknowledged that the selection of Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s standard-bearer was, in his words, “a mistake.” He argued that Harris faced the difficult assignment of running while also defending her prior record—“It’s very…
A 19-year-old named Javorick Whiting, arrested in Montgomery, Alabama, after a mass shooting on October 4 that left two people dead and 12 others wounded, was released from custody after posting a $60,000 bond. The attack took place following the Morehouse-Tuskegee college football game and reportedly involved multiple shooters entering the crowd. Local authorities revealed that only one individual was believed to be the intended target, but the ensuing gunfire resulted in a wider casualty count as others in the area fired weapons. Whiting was charged with attempted murder after being taken into custody on October 16. The Montgomery County…
A dramatic rescue unfolded Sunday afternoon near Tampa when a 25-year-old Hillsborough County deputy kicked down a bedroom door and confronted a man in body armor holding a knife to a 7-year-old boy’s throat. According to body-camera footage, Deputy Anthony Gonzalez entered the home following a family call. Inside, he found the suspect wearing a motorcycle helmet and body armor while restraining the child. After issuing several commands to drop the weapon, Gonzalez fired a single shot, striking the attacker in the head and neutralizing the threat. The hostage was unharmed and quickly brought to safety. The 27-year-old suspect, identified…
Former television news anchor Angelynn “Angie” Mock, age 47, is facing a first-degree murder charge after her 80-year-old mother, Anita Avers, was found stabbed to death at the family home in Wichita, Kansas, on October 31. When police arrived at the residence, they discovered Avers unresponsive in bed with multiple stab wounds. Mock was located outside the home shortly afterward, her hands and clothing reportedly covered in blood. She had sustained cuts to her hands as well. According to dispatch records, Mock told 911 operators that she had stabbed her mother “to save myself,” a statement that suggests a claim…
A vehicle explosion outside the entrance of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s Day has left investigators probing the motives of a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier who carried out the attack, a newly released police report reveals. The suspect—identified as Master Sergeant Matthew Livelsberger—had rented a Tesla Cybertruck, loaded it with fireworks, gas canisters and fuel, then parked it in a valet zone before detonating the device and fatally shooting himself. While the blast injured several bystanders, damage to the hotel was minimal, authorities say. Though no group has claimed responsibility and officials cautioned the…