A staff member in the office of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales died after setting herself on fire Wednesday on Capitol grounds. Witnesses say she doused herself with gasoline before the act. Emergency responders arrived on scene and provided medical aid, but the woman was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Capitol Police are investigating the incident and have restricted access to the area. Representatives for Gonzales expressed condolences to the woman’s family and said the incident was “traumatic” for staff. They confirmed the staffer was employed in his D.C. office, but no additional details about her identity or motive…
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Dr. Dwayne Dixon, a professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been placed on administrative leave after reports surfaced linking him to membership in Redneck Revolt—a gun advocacy group rooted in far-left activism. UNC officials cited “expressions of concern” over alleged support for politically motivated violence as justification for the leave, stressing the decision allows for a full investigation into the matter. Depending on the findings, Dixon could face disciplinary action up to and including termination. The revelations triggered backlash and calls for accountability. Some campus groups and observers demanded…
Michael Ángel García-Hernández, 32, has died from injuries sustained in the September 24 sniper attack on a Dallas ICE facility, authorities say. He was removed from life support Tuesday, becoming the second detainee to succumb following the assault. García-Hernández leaves behind four children and a pregnant wife, who described his death as a “senseless tragedy” that has shattered their family. He had been shot multiple times in the attack, which earlier claimed the life of another detainee, Norlan Guzmán-Fuentes, 37. The shooter, identified as Joshua Jahn, 29, died by suicide at the scene. Investigators are treating the incident as a…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convened scores of U.S. generals and admirals at a rare summit in Quantico, Virginia, delivering a bold signal: he intends to purge “soft” policies and enforce a more traditional, combat-focused military ethos. During the gathering, he criticized “woke” cultural policies, urged officers who disagree with his vision to resign, and unveiled plans for stricter fitness and leadership standards. He also framed the meeting as a reset—an opportunity to redefine command expectations and restore what he calls a more disciplined, readiness-oriented force. Observers described the assembly as unprecedented in scale and tone, reflecting a sweeping shift in…
During fiscal year 2025, a multiagency task force headed by Joint Inter-Agency Task Force South (JIATF-S) reported a record seizure of one million pounds of cocaine. According to reports, the haul cost illegal networks an estimated $11.34 billion in revenue and included 378 million fatal pills. According to the task force, this seizure would fill 42 dump trucks and is the greatest single cocaine interdiction in U.S. history, spanning 42 million square miles, including routes from South America through Central America and the Caribbean. Officials stressed that the disruption will save lives and impede multinational criminal networks, calling the operation…
The Trump administration unveiled a new plan Tuesday aiming to slash U.S. drug costs by launching “TrumpRx,” a government-run website designed to let consumers buy medications at reduced rates. As part of the initiative, Pfizer agreed to offer its drugs to Medicaid at “most-favored-nation” pricing, matching lower costs paid in other developed countries. In return, Pfizer pledged a $70 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing and R&D. Officials expect TrumpRx.gov to go live in early 2026 and allow individuals to directly purchase qualifying medications at discounted prices, bypassing traditional pharmacy channels. The deal also includes provisions for tariff relief on Pfizer…
At a congressional hearing held Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, Stephen Federico, the father of 22-year-old Logan Federico, sharply criticized federal and state lawmakers for enacting crime policies he says allowed his daughter’s alleged killer—a repeat offender—to remain free. Logan was shot and killed on May 3 while staying at a home in Columbia, South Carolina. Authorities say Alexander Dickey, 30, broke into the residence and fatally shot her. Dickey allegedly had an extensive criminal history—reportedly 39 arrests and 25 felony charges—yet served just over 600 days in prison across ten years. During his remarks, Federico described the break-in, the…
New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill is at the center of a developing scandal after her full military record—including sensitive personal data—was released to an associate of her Republican rival. The National Archives’ inspector general has launched an investigation into how the unredacted documents reached political operative Nicholas De Gregorio. Among the disclosed information were her Social Security number, home address, and insurance details. Sherrill called the release a “politically motivated” attack and accused her opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, of orchestrating the leak to damage her campaign. Meanwhile, her team is demanding accountability and legal recourse as the controversy intensifies…
House Democrats are signaling they may allow the government to shut down if Republican leaders refuse to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies, escalating the funding standoff just days before the deadline. In a private caucus meeting, Democratic leaders made clear that any continuing resolution without protections for health care would be “dead on arrival.” They argue that the subsidies are critical for keeping premiums affordable for millions of Americans, particularly low-income families who would face steep increases if the benefits are allowed to lapse. Republicans counter that Democrats are holding the budget hostage, saying their priority is passing a clean short-term…
Former Pentagon officials are publicly criticizing President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after their recent remarks at Quantico, calling their tone toward senior military leaders “insulting” and “condescending.” Those inside the defense establishment say the rhetoric, which included jabs at generals and calls for officers who disagree with new directives to resign, undermines professionalism and civilian-military trust. Some observers argue that the language signals a sharp departure from norms that traditionally separate political leadership from internal military critiques. Despite the backlash, the White House continues to defend the approach as necessary to restore discipline and shift the culture of…
The threat of a federal government shutdown intensified after House Democrats voted down a Trump-backed funding extension for the second time. Without bipartisan agreement, agencies and services could face major disruptions as early as Tuesday at midnight. Republicans had pushed a short-term spending bill to maintain government operations without new policy changes. Democrats rejected the move, insisting on inclusion of funding for healthcare programs, expanded subsidies, and protections for vulnerable populations. With the clock ticking, lawmakers from both sides are under mounting pressure to deliver a viable compromise—or face the consequences of shuttered federal operations and mounting uncertainty across the…
Nicole Kidman has filed legal papers seeking a divorce from country star Keith Urban, ending their nearly 19-year marriage. Court documents list “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split, with Kidman requesting joint custody of their two daughters, Sunday and Faith. She also seeks equitable division of marital assets, including spousal support. Kidman filed in a California court, and the petition indicates she aims to maintain her legal name and retain ownership of any property she brought into the marriage. Urban has not yet publicly responded to the filing. The couple’s split comes after reports that they had been…
A new national survey indicates that most Americans oppose Democrats using a government shutdown as leverage in current funding negotiations, with 65% of registered voters saying Democrats should avoid such a move. Only 27% of respondents supported the idea of allowing the government to shut down if Democratic demands are not met. The results show clear political risks for Democrats, particularly among independent voters. While nearly half of Democratic respondents—47%—said they would back a shutdown in defense of their party’s priorities, 43% disagreed, reflecting deep division within their own base. Among independents, support for a shutdown was even weaker, with…
A new national survey indicates that most Americans oppose Democrats using a government shutdown as leverage in current funding negotiations, with 65% of registered voters saying Democrats should avoid such a move. Only 27% of respondents supported the idea of allowing the government to shut down if Democratic demands are not met. The results show clear political risks for Democrats, particularly among independent voters. While nearly half of Democratic respondents—47%—said they would back a shutdown in defense of their party’s priorities, 43% disagreed, reflecting deep division within their own base. Among independents, support for a shutdown was even weaker, with…
Newly surfaced palm cards from the Biden era reveal that during public appearances, the White House prepared small note cards containing names, photos, and brief biographies of prominent Democrats—among them Hillary Clinton and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The cards, typically used to cue or remind speakers of names and remarks, include stamps reading “PRESIDENT HAS SEEN” on most of them. One card listed Medal of Freedom recipients with photos and bios, including Clinton, Denzel Washington, and chef José Andrés. Another note card focused on legislative milestones and featured images of Schumer and Senator Dick Durbin along with their official…