President Donald Trump announced he would block federal funding to New York City should mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani prevail in the upcoming election. He labeled Mamdani a “communist candidate” and urged voters to support former Governor Andrew Cuomo instead, warning of dire consequences if the city ends up under what he described as socialist leadership. Mamdani, a Democratic socialist who defeated Cuomo in the Democratic primary, leads in general-election polling against both Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. His agenda includes significant tax increases on the wealthy, expanded public housing, rent freezes and fare-free buses. Though the president’s statement drew attention,…
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Two 20-year-old men in the Detroit area—Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud—have been charged in connection with an alleged ISIS-inspired plot targeting a Halloween-night attack in Michigan. According to court documents, the men frequented gun ranges where they practiced with high-powered firearms and tactical gear while plotting violence over the Halloween weekend. Authorities say the scheme—codenamed “pumpkin”—targeted establishments in Ferndale, a Detroit suburb known for its LGBTQ+ nightlife. FBI agents recovered three AR-15-style rifles, two shotguns, four pistols, over 1,600 rounds of ammunition, and surveillance equipment during searches of the suspects’ homes and related storage units. Investigators also intercepted encrypted messages…
A wave of criticism has erupted among Republican senators targeting U.S. District Judge James Boasberg after newly released documents revealed he signed multiple subpoenas and gag orders connected to the FBI’s “Arctic Frost” investigation. The probe, initially launched to examine efforts to contest the 2020 election, surfaced details showing the FBI had obtained phone-metadata records for a number of Republican senators—orders all approved by Boasberg. In response, senators accused the judge of overstepping his judicial role. One prominent Republican called for impeachment proceedings against Boasberg, while others pledged to open congressional hearings into the court’s involvement in the investigation. At…
The U.S. Senate returned to Washington this week as the federal government shutdown edges closer to becoming the longest in American history. Now entering its sixth week, the stalemate shows no sign of resolution, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal employees without pay and vital public services at risk. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer remain at odds over how to end the impasse. Republicans are pushing for a temporary funding bill to reopen the government, while Democrats continue to demand that any agreement include the renewal of expiring healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.…
In a wide-ranging interview filmed at his Mar-a-Lago resort, President Donald Trump defended his administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement, stating that the conduct of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “hasn’t gone far enough.” He blamed court rulings from judges appointed by former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden for constraining the scope of raids. When asked about scenes showing ICE agents using force, tearing into vehicles and deploying tear gas in residential areas, the president said the hardline tactics were justified because “you have to get the people out.” He rejected the notion that the approach was excessive and maintained…
A Utah judge issued a protective order barring 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from contacting Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead during a campus event in Orem on September 10, 2025. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice and witness tampering, and the state has declared its intention to seek the death penalty. Erika Kirk was recently appointed to lead the organization her husband founded and addressed a crowd of supporters, stating she forgives Robinson and pledges to uphold her late husband’s mission. Meanwhile, Robinson appeared virtually in…
A deliberate explosion rocked the fourth floor of the Goldenson Building on the Harvard University Medical School’s Longwood Campus in Boston in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police confirmed the blast occurred just before 3 a.m., triggered by a fire alarm, and declared it intentional. Responding officers observed two masked individuals exiting the building rapidly and unsuccessfully attempted to stop them. A subsequent building sweep uncovered no additional explosive devices. No injuries were reported. The Boston Fire Department’s Arson Unit is investigating the incident alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Harvard University Police Department. The investigation is…
Former President Barack Obama placed a roughly 30-minute call to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, during which he complimented Mamdani’s campaign efforts and offered to act as a “sounding board” if he wins. However, Obama did not provide a formal endorsement, maintaining his usual stance of avoiding local race involvement. Sources say the conversation covered staffing plans, housing affordability strategies and other topics essential to leading a major city. Mamdani accepted Obama’s offer, describing the call as both encouraging and a recognition of his campaign’s momentum. Although some view the exchange as a gesture of support, it stops…
The United States and the People’s Republic of China have reached a bilateral agreement to establish a dedicated military-to-military communication channel, according to statements from the U.S. Defense Department. The decision comes in the wake of a high-level summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. During a face-to-face meeting between U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, both officials expressed their shared desire to prioritize “peace, stability and good relations” as they formalized the plan to launch these direct communication links. The new arrangement is intended to serve as a mechanism to…
Former President Barack Obama made a private 30-minute phone call to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani this past Saturday, during which he praised Mamdani’s campaign efforts and offered to serve as a “sounding board” for the 34-year-old assembly member — though he stopped short of issuing a formal endorsement. The conversation reportedly included discussions of campaign strategy, staffing for a city administration, and tackling key challenges like housing affordability. Obama told Mamdani that his campaign had “been impressive to watch.” The two men agreed to meet in person in Washington, D.C., following the call. Mamdani’s campaign acknowledged appreciation…
Victims’ families gathered in Washington, D.C., this weekend to praise the administration’s recent military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling fentanyl into the United States. Mothers of overdose victims dubbed the operations as overdue justice and marched under the chant: “One boat, two boat, three boat — boom!” At the heart of the campaign, ordered by President Donald Trump, U.S. forces targeted multiple maritime vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, which officials said were operated by drug-trafficking networks treated as “narco-terrorists.” The strikes reportedly killed around 14 individuals in one recent operation. Supporters of the campaign — many wearing…
Former CIA Director John Brennan clashed with an audience member during a public event after being questioned about his role in signing a 2020 intelligence letter that cast doubt on the authenticity of Hunter Biden’s laptop. The fiery exchange reignited debate over the involvement of former intelligence officials in shaping public perception ahead of the 2020 presidential election. Witnesses said the confrontation began when a man in the audience directly challenged Brennan over the now-infamous open letter signed by 51 former intelligence officials. The letter suggested the release of Hunter Biden’s laptop information had “the hallmarks” of a Russian disinformation…
An undergraduate at Yale University was expelled after university officials uncovered that she had fabricated her background—claiming to be a White student from rural North Dakota when she was actually from California’s Bay Area. According to the investigation, the student adopted a new name and origin story over several years, submitting falsified documents to support her deception. The ruse was discovered when a roommate noted inconsistencies in luggage tags and personal items. Though there is no confirmed link to any foreign government, national‐security experts say the case highlights a serious vulnerability: individuals successfully misrepresenting identities to gain access to elite…
Following a weekend of intense scrutiny, FBI Director Kash Patel openly defended his relationship with country music artist Alexis Wilkins. Travel logs revealing Patel using a government jet to meet Wilkins at a wrestling event where she sang the national anthem sparked the issue. Wilkins is a “true patriot” and a “rock-solid conservative and country music sensation,” according to Patel, who also called the assaults on her “disgustingly baseless.” He berated conservatives for remaining mute throughout the media frenzy and declared that he is “so blessed” to have her in his life. A former FBI agent-turned-podcaster who questioned the jet…
Celebratory scenes turned chaotic in downtown Los Angeles late Saturday after the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the World Series title, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to deploy tear gas and less-lethal munitions. Officers reported being struck by large fireworks and thrown bottles as revelers gathered near Sunset Boulevard and Echo Park following the team’s Game 7 victory. Police declared a dispersal order soon after, citing multiple constables being hit near the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Grand Avenue. Footage from the scene captured officers in riot gear and smoke billowing across intersections as crowds celebrated. Nearby, a commuter car-sharing…