The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is expanding, with over 25,000 workers now participating in the walkout against Detroit’s ‘Big Three’ automakers, stretching into its third week. Striking workers have added a Ford plant in Chicago and a General Motors plant in Michigan to the action. The strike initially began on September 15, with workers striking at one plant each from General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. The strike has been driven by negotiations over pay increases, with the union demanding up to 40% higher wages over four years. Talks between the parties had initially shown promise, but there has been…
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Former President Trump discussed his plans to restore law and order in cities like Oakland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles during a California GOP speech. Trump stated that he would use “federal law enforcement assets” to prevent shoplifting and theft, emphasizing that if someone robs a store, they should expect to be shot as they leave. He argued that this approach would deter crime and restore safety and peace to these cities. Trump also criticized what he viewed as incompetent politicians preventing law enforcement from taking necessary actions. These comments were made as part of his campaign for the Republican…
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only surviving witness of rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, has been indicted on the charge of open murder with the use of a deadly weapon, along with a gang enhancement. The charges were revealed after Davis, now 60 years old, was arrested while on a walk near his home. These developments come as Davis’s 2018 media statements “reinvigorated” the investigation into Tupac Shakur’s murder. Chief Deputy District Attorney Marc DiGiacomo stated that a grand jury had been working on the case for several months. Davis is described as the “on-ground, on-site commander” who ordered the…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced significant criticism for his handling of the massive flooding that hit the city on Friday. As torrential rain pounded the city, Adams was faulted for not issuing timely and comprehensive warnings to residents and for showing up late to an emergency management hearing with other officials. While leaders from various organizations, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), held major briefings on the impending weather conditions, the Adams administration’s response seemed slow and lacked proactive communication. Instead of issuing clear directives and warnings to residents, the city’s official response on Thursday consisted mainly of…
A former consultant with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) named Charles Littlejohn, 38, has been charged with disclosing the tax returns of thousands of the nation’s wealthiest individuals, including a high-ranking government official, to news organizations. Littlejohn allegedly stole the tax returns between 2018 and 2020. The tax information, which dated back more than 15 years, was disclosed to the New York Times and Pro Publica, a nonprofit investigative journalism group based in New York City. Although former President Trump’s tax returns were among those disclosed, he is not named in the complaint. If convicted, Littlejohn faces a maximum penalty…
House Republicans held their first impeachment inquiry hearing on Thursday, September 28, 2023, to investigate President Joe Biden and his son Hunter’s alleged business dealings. The hearing focused on Hunter Biden’s board position at the Ukrainian natural gas company Burisma Holdings and his alleged dealings with foreign nationals and foreign entities in Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Romania, and China. Republicans accused President Biden of using his position as vice president to benefit his son’s business interests and of lying about his involvement. They also accused Hunter Biden of influence-peddling and corruption. However, none of the witnesses at the hearing were able…
Former First Lady Melania Trump has reportedly renegotiated her prenuptial agreement with former President Donald Trump. This renegotiation is said to be her third, and it comes amid legal battles and concerns about their son, Barron’s financial future. According to sources, Melania’s priority is to ensure a substantial trust for Barron, who is now 17 years old. The updated agreement addresses financial matters and property. While the renegotiation isn’t necessarily an indication of marital strife, it is viewed as a precautionary measure due to Donald Trump’s mounting legal bills and potential financial liabilities. This move is seen as a way…
Former President Donald Trump mocked his opponents in the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential campaign during a rally in Michigan. Trump claims that his opponents are essentially applicants fighting for positions in a hypothetical government that will be established in 2024. He dismissed their hopes, saying they would “do anything, secretary of something, they even say VP,” but he doubted any of them could be really considered for the vice presidential post. With his strong lead in recent Republican primary voter polls, Trump made it clear in his address that he believes he is the front-runner for the party’s nomination. He…
Former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has called on the Republican National Committee (RNC) to cancel all remaining 2024 presidential primary debates and to support Trump in the primary race. This statement came after the second GOP primary debate on Wednesday night, which Trump did not attend. Trump’s campaign manager, Chris LaCivita, characterized the debate as “boring and inconsequential” and stated that nothing said during the debate would change the dynamics of the primary contest, which he believes is dominated by President Trump. LaCivita urged the RNC to end further primary debates and focus on efforts to defeat President Joe…
Elon Musk, the owner of Tesla and X, will be interviewed by Ben Shapiro, Editor Emeritus of the Daily Wire, on X Space. Musk and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) are at odds over claims that Musk’s social networking platform, X, isn’t doing enough to combat anti-Semitism. This interview takes place during their heated exchange. The ADL had already claimed that Musk’s platform was unable to stop anti-Semitism. In response, Musk threatened to sue the ADL for slander and claimed that the ADL was to blame for its decreased income. In support of Musk, Ben Shapiro concurred with his assertions on…
In the first hearing of the House impeachment investigation, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner brought up the subject of President Joe Biden’s alleged mishandling of secret documents on Thursday. Ohio Republican Turner labeled Biden a “classified document hoarder” and cited the current federal criminal probe into the situation. Additionally, he said that because the confidential documents could have anything to do with Hunter Biden’s business operations in Romania, China, and the Ukraine, they are pertinent to the impeachment investigation. Jonathan Turley, a law scholar and Fox News contributor who testified at the hearing, said that the impeachment investigation has…
Social media star Dayjia Blackwell, better known as “Meatball,” was detained and charged with six felonies and two misdemeanors after she livestreamed and applauded looters as they destroyed shops in Philadelphia. There are eight counts against her in all. While the looting was going on, Blackwell challenged the police and insisted they take her into custody. She was accused of burglary, criminal trespassing, conspiracy, criminal mischief, obtaining stolen property, using a communication facility illegally, and creating physically objectionable and hazardous circumstances. She was also accused with inciting a disturbance with the intention of committing a crime. She was freed from…
Philadelphia experienced a second consecutive night of mass looting incidents and social media-driven mayhem, resulting in over 50 arrests, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. On this night, groups of thieves coordinated their efforts to damage property in various parts of the city, break into stores, steal merchandise, and then flee. The thefts included ransacking more than a dozen state-run liquor stores to the extent that the state announced the closure of all its Philadelphia retail locations until further notice. Video footage on social media also suggested that some individuals may have stolen a Wells Fargo ATM, although the bank…
Newly revealed text messages from December 2018 show that Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, sought financial assistance from his father, Joe Biden. In the messages, Hunter Biden told his uncle, James Biden, that he had run out of money and couldn’t afford school tuition for his three daughters or basic living expenses. He mentioned that he could work in New York City to make up the financial shortfall but couldn’t pay alimony without his father’s help. James Biden responded by suggesting that Joe Biden could provide assistance, and he stated, “We as usual just need several months…
In a recent CNN interview, Rep. Ayanna Pressley claimed that the U.S.-Mexico border is secure, despite acknowledging the flow of migrants into the U.S. This statement comes amid ongoing concerns about border security and the increasing numbers of illegal immigrants entering the country. CNN host Jake Tapper questioned Pressley about Republican concerns regarding the lack of additional border security funding in an upcoming bipartisan Senate bill. He asked if something needed to be done about the “crisis at the border.” Pressley responded that the border is secure but emphasized the humanitarian crisis and the need to fix a broken immigration…
