US envoy Tom Barrack says interests ‘not aligned’ with Israel– www.washingtonexaminer.com Source Link Excerpt:
The United States special envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, said America’s interests weren’t aligned with any country in the Middle East, including Israel.
Barrack gave a pessimistic assessment of the Middle East, saying there would probably never be peace in the region during an interview with the National News’s On the Record with Hadley Gamble. He then made a surprising statement, saying his mistrust of all powers in the region extends to longtime U.S. ally Israel.
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack, right, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, left, and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al Shibani pose for a photograph after signing a road map to restore security in southern Syria, in Damascus, Syria, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)
“If we’ve talked about trust, quite honestly, in this business, I don’t trust any of them. Our interests are not aligned. ‘Ally’ is a mistaken word; our interests are not aligned,” he said.
When Gamble interjected to ask if he was referring to the Syrian regime, he said he was referring to the whole region generally. She then asked if that included Israel, to which he responded, “Absolutely.”
Barrack voiced further disenchantment with Israel and its effect on the region elsewhere in the interview, particularly regarding Lebanon. He said that due to Israel’s actions, Hezbollah had no incentive to disarm.
DHS has a fiery message for Newsom after he bans masks for ICE: ‘We will NOT comply!’– www.theblaze.com Source Link Excerpt:
The Department of Homeland Security said that it would not comply with a ban on masks for agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).
Newsom included the ban in a handful of new bills meant to interfere with federal efforts to deport illegal aliens in California. Another bill required school administrators to notify parents and students if there are federal operations near school campuses.
‘I’ve directed our federal agencies that the law signed today has no effect on our operations.’
On Monday, DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement saying the department would not comply with the order.
“To be clear: We will NOT comply with Gavin Newsom’s unconstitutional mask ban,” the statement reads.
“At a time that ICE law enforcement faces a 1,000% increase in assaults and their family members are being doxxed and targeted, the sitting Governor of California signed unconstitutional legislation that strips law enforcement of protections in a disgusting, diabolical fundraising and PR stunt,” McLaughlin added.
Fried referenced rising gun violence nationwide, warning that allowing open carry could embolden criminals and cause public confusion. She urged law enforcement to hold off on recognizing the ruling until a final legal judgment is issued. “This is a moment in history when we need to promote safer environments, not embolden those who could abuse the ruling’s intent to sow seeds of terror,” Fried said.
But the argument raises an important question: why would legally allowing open carry embolden criminals? By definition, criminals do not follow the law. Whether open carry is legal or not has little bearing on those already willing to break gun laws. Instead, restrictions primarily affect law-abiding citizens, leaving them with fewer options for exercising their rights.
Florida already allows concealed carry without a permit, so there is no reason to treat open carry any differently. The vast majority of states that permit open carry have not experienced the dire consequences opponents often predict. Instead, these laws simply recognize the rights of responsible citizens and give them the choice of how they carry.
Florida AG Announces ‘Combat Violent Extremism Portal’ to Fight Threats of Political Violence– townhall.com Source Link Excerpt:
In the almost two weeks since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Democratic Party has continued to ramp up the inflammatory rhetoric against Republicans and conservatives. Earlier today, we told you how Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) continued to call Republicans “Nazis” (after several calls for violence against Republicans).
She’s not alone, with social media users posting vile calls to violence against the Kirk family, President Trump, and even the attendees of Kirk’s memorial service, which was held on September 21 in Arizona.
Now, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is fighting back against this extremism by launching a portal to “Combat Violent Extremism.”
The idea of someone being assassinated for peacefully opposing radical ideals is vile and anti-American.
Threats of political violence will not be tolerated in Florida. That is why today we are launching a new tool named the Combat Violent Extremism Portal to report acts or… pic.twitter.com/Snl45FOBSZ
“Charlie Kirk’s life ended in public”: Chiefs owner Clark Hunt’s wife Tavia rips KU after staffer mocks conservative activist’s death as ‘worm food’ – Sportskeeda Source Link
Trump Now Has to Save Liberal Reporters from Gunman as California Lets Alleged ABC10 Shooter Out on Bail– www.westernjournal.com Source Link Excerpt:
The FBI had to step in to protect reporters in California over the weekend after the state released an accused gunman who allegedly targeted a news station.
That’s right. While a Sacramento court let him post bail, federal agents arrested him again before he could strike twice.
Police said 64-year-old Anibal Hernandez Santana was arrested Friday on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied building, and negligent discharge of a firearm.
He allegedly opened fire at the city’s ABC affiliate KXTV, presumably furious over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after the late night host misled his viewers about the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week.
Three bullet holes were found in the glass.
Someone was inside the lobby when the shots were fired, and thank God, no one was harmed.
Jail records showed bail for Santana was set at $200,000. He paid it on Saturday and was released.
🚨ARRESTED & RELEASED🚨
An anti-Trump lawyer allegedly fired three shots into a local ABC News station, KXTV, on Friday.
Police say Anibal Hernandez Santana is facing charges of assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied building, and negligent firearm discharge.… pic.twitter.com/IlTU06xACU
Will any of the local media thank Trump for protecting them from the alleged shooter?
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The alleged shooter wasn’t free for long.
Hours later, the FBI arrested him again.
🚨UPDATE🚨
The FBI has just arrested Anibal Hernandez Santana, 64, on probable cause for violating 47 USC 333, a federal statute related to interfering with government-licensed radio communications.
Santana was previously arrested and released after he allegedly shot at a ABC… https://t.co/dCn4eLUGV3
A conviction for breaking the law carries up to one year in prison or a $10,000 fine for a first offense.
It is without a doubt a criminal charge most people have never heard of, but what is the federal government to do in order to protect public safety when Democrats decline to act?
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office responded by calling Santana’s alleged actions an assault on “our democracy itself,” while his system had just freed the accused shooter.
Santana’s attorney, Mark Reichel, said the charge was “minor” and complained that investigators focused on social media posts from his client that were critical of President Donald Trump.
Leftists can’t contain their anger. They’ve proven that truth time and again with an alarming frequency since last summer.
But the real story here is that California freed a man accused of firing into a newsroom over an apparent belief that Jimmy Kimmel is entitled to lie on broadcast television.
Once Kimmel’s employer decided to put him on ice, the response was violence toward people in an industry that is almost entirely left-wing.
California’s judicial system responded to the threat of death for reporters by releasing the alleged shooter.
Trump’s FBI put him back behind bars.
That’s the irony. The same left-wing media that despises Trump is safer today because of his administration.
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Jimmy Kimmel negotiating compromise to bring back talk show– www.nydailynews.com Source Link Excerpt:
Jimmy Kimmel and Disney are reportedly negotiating a compromise that would allow for his talk show to return to air.
Business and legal representatives for the longtime late-night host have been in talks with the higher-ups at ABC and its parent company, Disney, with the hopes of bringing “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back to TVs nationwide, Variety reported, citing three sources with knowledge on the matter.
Since then, the 11:35 p.m. slot has been filled with reruns of “Celebrity Family Feud,” and a Charlie Kirk memorial special that aired Friday.
Kirk was shot on Sept. 10 during a student Q&A at Utah Valley University as part of his American Comeback Tour. He was hit in the neck by a lone bullet during the outdoor event on the Orem campus and was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Kirk, the co-founder of conservative organization Turning Point USA and a major President Trump ally, was 31 years old.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal – GOV.UK Source Link Excerpt:
Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal
The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (hereinafter referred to as the “Participants”),
Expressing mutual interest in science and technology capabilities and standards to usher in the next Golden Age of Innovation to fortify freedom and prosperity for generations to come;
Affirming the common desire to enhance cooperation in science and technology matters that support initiatives of mutual interest that produce tangible benefits to their citizens;
Recognizing the complementarity of the work of the Participants and their track record of joint research and innovation partnerships, their status as most trusted security and defense partners, their pro-innovation legal and regulatory regimes, their deep-rooted expertise in disruptive technologies, and the benefits of closer strategic cooperation; and
Welcoming a longstanding partnership to deliver on their joint objectives to maintain and strengthen their strategic leadership in science and technology, leveraging shared values, complementary capabilities, and coordinated policy approaches to address global challenges.
Have reached the following understandings:
I. Purpose
The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter “MOU”) is to enable collaboration towards joint opportunities of mutual interest in strategic science and technology disciplines, including artificial intelligence (AI), civil nuclear, fusion, and quantum technologies….
Trump border czar Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents– www.yahoo.com Source Link Excerpt:
The FBI reportedly recorded Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan accepting $50,000 in cash from undercover agents who were posing as business contractors last year.
A new report from MSNBC on Saturday reveals that the agents recorded Homan, six weeks before the 2024 election, allegedly promising to assist in securing government contracts across the border security industry during Trump’s second term.
Six sources familiar with the matter told MSNBC that the FBI and justice department – then run by Joe Biden’s administration – had intended to hold off and assess whether Homan would follow through on his alleged promises after he was appointed as Trump’s border czar. However, the investigation stalled after Trump took office, and in recent weeks, officials appointed by Trump decided to close the case, according to MSNBC.
According to the sources, a justice department official who was appointed by Trump called the case a “deep state” investigation.
In a separate statement to MSNBC, the FBI director, Kash Patel, and the deputy attorney general, Todd Blanche, said: “This matter originated under the previous administration and was subjected to a full review by FBI agents and justice department prosecutors. They found no credible evidence of any criminal wrongdoing.”
They added: “The Department’s resources must remain focused on real threats to the American people, not baseless investigations. As a result, the investigation has been closed.”
US Attorney refers Gavin Newsom X account to Secret Service after ominous Kristi Noem post | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com Source Link Excerpt:
“We have zero tolerance for direct or implicit threats against government officials. I’ve referred this matter to [The US Secret Service] and requested a full threat assessment.”
Acting US Attorney for the Central District of California, Bill Essayli, said Saturday he has referred a social media post from Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office to the Secret Service that he said could have been a potential threat against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Earlier Saturday morning, Newsom’s press office posted on X, “Kristi Noem is going to have a bad day today. You’re welcome, America.” The initial post did not clarify what it was referencing.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the remark on X, writing, “This reads like a threat. This is ugly [Gavin Newsom]. Your keyboard warrior team may hide behind their laptops and spew this kind of vitriol but you would never have the guts to say this to her face.”
Multiple People Reported Shot At New Hampshire Country Club– wltreport.com Source Link Excerpt:
Heavy police presence has been reported in Nashua, New Hampshire, after a man opened fire in a country club.
Nashua’s City Police Department has reported that multiple people have been shot at the Sky Meadow Country Club.
The suspected shooter has been detained, but no motive has been released.
New Hampshire Assistant Attorney General Peter Hinkley and Nashua Police will be holding a joint news conference in about 30 minutes on tonight‘s shooting from Nashua New Hampshire and the sky Meadow country club… shooter is in custody… awaiting confirmation on injuries #7Newspic.twitter.com/36gd2aB9RM
Multiple people have been shot at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, according to the city’s police department.
Video surveillance showed one suspected shooter in the attack who has been detained, police said. Authorities initially believed there were two suspects.
The New Hampshire State Police is assisting with the shooting investigation, it said on X.
The Sheraton Nashua hotel, just over a mile from the country club, will be used as a unification site, Nashua police said. Authorities are asking residents to avoid the Sky Meadow area.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Maggie Goodlander said they are monitoring the incident.
“Billy and I are praying for those injured,” Shaheen wrote. “There is no place in our state for this type of senseless violence.”
“My heart is with the victims, their families, and the entire Nashua community as we await more information,” Goodlander said.
BREAKING🚨Multiple victims have been reported in a shooting at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Judge decides Chicago lawsuit against gunmaker can advance– www.chicagotribune.com Source Link Excerpt:
A Cook County judge on Thursday denied motions to dismiss a lawsuit brought last year by the city of Chicago against gun manufacturer Glock and a pair of suburban gun stores.
In a 17-page order, Judge Allen P. Walker wrote, in part, that “a reasonable jury could determine that the design and manufacture of a Glock pistol by Glock Inc., its subsequent sale by Eagle Sports Range and Midwest Sporting Goods, materially contribute to a condition in the City of Chicago that endangers the safety and health of the public.”
“This ruling is a major step towards holding Glock accountable for endangering the residents of our city,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement.
The city has alleged that Glock willfully ignored design flaws in its handguns that allow for them to be easily turned to fire automatic rounds.
The spike in the use of “auto sears” or “switches” — quarter-size devices affixed to Glock pistols that allow for multiple bullets to be fired with one trigger pull — has exacerbated the city’s entrenched violence problems, city attorneys allege.
Texas A&M president to step down after turmoil over gender identity lesson– thehill.com Source Link Excerpt:
Texas A&M University’s president Mark Welsh will step down on Friday after turmoil ignited over a gender identity lesson, the Texas A&M University System said on Thursday.
Welsh, a former Air Force pilot and Joint Chiefs of Staff member, has received blowback from Republican lawmakers in recent days over a viral video where a student challenged a professor, Melissa McCoul, regarding gender content in a children’s literature course.
State Rep. Brian Harrison (R) shared the Sept. 8 video after it blew up online and caught the attention of other Texas legislators. McCoul was fired days later. Two more administrators were removed, but the changes did not satisfy some lawmakers, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R), who argued Welsh did not properly handle the situation.
“President Welsh is a man of honor who has led Texas A&M with selfless dedication,” said Chancellor Glenn Hegar said in a statement on Thursday. “We are grateful for his service and contributions. At the same time, we agree that now is the right moment to make a change and to position Texas A&M for continued excellence in the years ahead.”
The school’s Board of Regent spearhead a national search for a permanent president and appoints an interim president to “ensure a seamless transition.”
Trump presses Bondi to take legal action against his foes– thehill.com Source Link Excerpt:
President Trump in a Truth Social post on Saturday demanded that Attorney General Pam Bondi take action against his foes, saying there could be no delay.
In the post, Trump listed Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), New York Attorney General Letitia James, and former FBI Director James Comey while complaining that “nothing is being done.”
“They’re all guilty as hell, but nothing is going to be done,” Trump wrote.
He concluded the post by saying that “we can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility” and complaining that “they impeached me twice” and indicted me five times.
Asked about the post a shot time later as he left the White House for an event, Trump added “they have to act. We want to act fast.”
“You know, they were ruthless and vicious,” he added, again mentioning the two impeachment and multiple indictments.
“If they are guilty or if they should be judged, they should be judged and we have to do it now,” he said.
Trump’s remarks pressuring the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take legal actions against those he sees as his political foes is a sharp shift from traditional boundaries meant to prevent DOJ from becoming a legal, political arm of the president.
The comments underscore Trump’s frustrations in his second term with his long-time critics, and comes as the administration has signaled it has an interest in silencing voices with which it disagrees.
ABC indefinitely suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel days ago after pressure from the chair of the Federal Communications Commission ,and the Trump administration has signaled a crackdown on liberal groups with which it disagrees.
North Korean leader recalls ‘good memories’ of Trump, urges US to drop denuclearization demands– abcnews.go.com Source Link Excerpt:
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he still has good memories of U.S. President Donald Trump and urged Washington to drop its demand the North surrender its nukes as a precondition for resuming long-stalled diplomacy.
Speaking to Pyongyang’s rubber-stamp parliament on Sunday, Kim stressed that he has no intention of ever resuming dialogue with rival South Korea, a key U.S. ally that helped broker Kim’s previous summits with Trump during the American president’s first term, according to a speech published by state media on Monday.
Kim suspended virtually all cooperation with the South following the collapse of his second summit with Trump in 2019 over disagreements about U.S.-led sanctions against the North. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have worsened in recent years as Kim has accelerated his weapons buildup and aligned with Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Kim’s comments came as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung prepares to depart for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to address nuclear tensions on the Korean Peninsula and call on North Korea to return to talks.
Trump is also expected to visit South Korea next month to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, prompting media speculation that he may try to meet Kim at the inter-Korean border, as they did during their third meeting in 2019, which ultimately failed to salvage their nuclear diplomacy.
During his latest speech at the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim reiterated that he would never give up his nuclear weapons program, which experts say he sees as his strongest guarantee of survival and the extension of his family’s dynastic rule.
“The world already knows well what the United States does after forcing other countries to give up their nuclear weapons and disarm,” Kim said. “We will never lay down our nuclear weapons … There will be no negotiations, now or never, about trading anything with hostile countries in exchange for lifting sanctions.”
Jasmine Crockett Refuses To Apologize For Speaking The Truth About Trump– www.politicususa.com Source Link Excerpt:
The mainstream media has been bending the knee to Trump since before he returned to the White House, so they seem surprised when brave voices continue to stand their ground and tell the truth about Donald Trump.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) showed that the president’s censorship campaign will not silence her.
CNN’s Dana Bash asked Rep. Crockett, “Do you have a responsibility as an elected official not to raise the temperature, but rather lower the temperature, particularly when there are people out there who listen to elected officials all over the place who are not well who use that as a way to instigate the political violence that you are calling out?”
The Texas Democrat replied:
I think that my responsibility is to be transparent and to be honest.
And the reality is that we are living in a time in which this administration and this regime is not interested in making sure that people understand history. We need to understand why they are so problematic. And so I am using that language because it is accurate language when we see the consolidation of power, when we see them trying to chill speech of jokesters, when we’re seeing all of this.
That is a playbook out of Hitler. And I won’t deny it. Like, these are the facts. But one of the things that I have never done that the president has done consistently is called specifically for violence. He has said, oh, beat that one up. He has said those types of things.
